Examines the role the 1936 Olympic Games played in the development of Hitler's Third Reich and international sporting competition, with essays discussing the political and sporting issues surrounding the individual nations' involvement.
Presents the history of the Olympic games as seen through the eyes of photographers, artists, filmmakers, and sculpters and discusses what each game brought to the world.
Examines the history of the Olympic Games and their modern revival, looks at the highlights of the global games since World War II, and discusses host countries, Olympic sports, and controversies.
Photographs and text profile Olympians from around the world, describing the accomplishments of Jesse Owens, Fanny Blankers-Koen, Abebe Bikila, Carl Lewis, Cathy Freeman, Michael Phelps, Usain Bolt, and others.
