Coubertin's Olympics: How the Games Began - Softcover

Kristy, Davida

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822597136 ISBN 13: 9780822597131

Publisher: Lerner Pub Group, 1995

Synopsis

A chronicle of the efforts of Pierre de Coubertin to revive the ancient Greek Olympic Games discusses the first modern Olympics held in 1896 and traces the development of the Games to the present day

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From School Library Journal

Grade 5 Up?Citius, Altius, Fortius. This motto of the Olympics describes the efforts of the Baron Pierre de Coubertin to reach his dream?reviving the Greek Olympic Games to an international level. The journey was not a smooth one. Kristy describes how this life goal was reached, the obstacles faced, and the influence of other people in the realization of the Olympics as we know them today. Coubertin's use of guile, intelligence, tact, and friends are clearly described. The 14 chapters are dotted with fair-to-excellent quality black-and-white photographs that add interest and illuminate the text. Special lavender colored inserts on the torch relay prior to the games, women's competition, the origins of the International Olympic Committee, and amateurism add additional interest. Anyone interested in the origin of the Olympics should enjoy this well-documented, informative, and competently written book.?Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreeboro
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Gr. 5^-8. Students will want this book if they are researching the history of the modern Olympic Games, a likely subject with the Atlanta games coming up. Kristy introduces the complex, interesting story of Baron Pierre de Coubertin, who established the modern games. In doing so, she explains much about the social history of the late nineteenth century--the daily life of the aristocrats, marriage, politics, and more. Children seeking facts in a hurry will be disappointed: Coubertin's story is much more than a commercial for the games; it's a rewarding text for the patient reader. Notes. Mary Harris Veeder

Edition details

• Publisher: Lerner Pub Group
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0822597136
• ISBN 13: 9780822597131
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128