From Athens to Beijing: Chronicle of Olympic Dreams: Chronicle of Olympic Dreams

Author: Liu Xiaofei
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Olympism is a philosophy of life that harmoniously unites the body, spirit, and will of a person. This book approaches the topic from the perspectives of humanities and international politics, analyzing the history of the Olympics as it evolved from a small international event into one of the greatest social forces in the world today. Its highlight lies in focusing on the "Olympic Spirit" throughout the book, fully revealing the spirit and culture embodied in the Olympics. At the same time, it uncovers the commercialization and politicization of the Olympics, providing readers with a magnificent panorama of a century of Olympic history. The book contains a wealth of important first-hand materials, distinguishing it from other similar books published domestically in the past. It is the ideal reading material for all those interested in the Olympics.