A passion for victory : the story of the Olympics in ancient and early modern times
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Bobrick, Benson, 1947-
Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2012., New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2012].
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
xvi, 143 pages : illustrations ; 25 c
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LC Subjects
Olympics -- Juvenile literature.
Other Subjects
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General
JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / General
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Olympics.
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Olympics.
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, c2012., New York : Alfred A. Knopf, [2012].
Format
Book
Edition
1st ed.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
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Level 9.3, 5 Points

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General Note
"A Borzoi book."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Description
Chronicles Olympics history from the eighth century B.C. to the competitions of the twentieth century, with historical profiles of athletes and insights into how the games were shaped by international events.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bobrick, B. (2012). A passion for victory: the story of the Olympics in ancient and early modern times . Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bobrick, Benson, 1947-. 2012. A Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times. Alfred A. Knopf.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bobrick, Benson, 1947-. A Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bobrick, Benson. A Passion for Victory: The Story of the Olympics in Ancient and Early Modern Times Alfred A. Knopf, 2012.

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