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Bezig met laden... Berlin Games: How the Nazis Stole the Olympic Dreamdoor Guy Walters
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The 1936 Olympic Games, held in Berlin, was the most political sporting encounter of the twentieth century. It was famed for its spirit of ferocious competition and the rise of legends such as Jesse Owens. But it also forecast the horrors of World War Two and served as a crucible for these dark forces. The Berlin Games brought together athletes, politicians, socialites, diplomats, journalists, soldiers and artists from all over the world. It was the last time they would meet in peace. But hostilities bubbled below the surface as Hitler determined the Games would showcase Nazi prowess and athletes became pawns in his political game. From the fascinating set-piece of the Games, Guy Walters stretches story across a broad canvas, placing those crucial weeks in August in the wider context of the 30s. With Second World War expertise and brilliant narrative flair, Guy Walters brings a wide cast of characters and complex political situation thrillingly alive. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)796.48The arts Recreational and performing arts Athletic and outdoor sports and games Olympic sports Olympic GamesLC-classificatieWaarderingGemiddelde:
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Olympics and the people involved with them were as corrupt and venal in 1936
as they are today. It was fascinating to learn that the much lauded Olympic
Flame and the ceremonies associated with it were in fact the brainchild of
Hitler and his fellow genocides. The Olympics is a seriously flawed institution
and this book, even though concerned with a 70 year old event makes this plain. ( )