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Meaningful and wide in scope. Not only does the book show how the Olympics changed Britain, it also celebrates how Britain improved the Olympics. One for sporting types and social historians, this book will inspire hope and pride in all those looking forward to London 2012. --Family History Monthly
A unique book --International Olympic Committee Olympic Review Magazine
This is a well written and thoroughly informative book, which deserves to find its place on many Olympic bookshelves --International Society of Olympic Historians
A unique book --International Olympic Committee Olympic Review Magazine
This is a well written and thoroughly informative book, which deserves to find its place on many Olympic bookshelves --International Society of Olympic Historians
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As the Olympic Games returns to Britain in 2012, the parallels in context with 1948 are stark. For the Berlin airlift, read Afghanistan and Iraq. For political manipulation in Berlin 1936, read Beijing. Domestically, financial recession, public debt and questions of infrastructure legacy challenge the 2012 Organising Committee in the same way they were challenged in 1948. Britain needs a boost. Father and son team, Matt Rogan and Martin Rogan closely examine the key themes connected to the Games, from winning the Olympic Games for London to the practical realities of delivering gold medal performance, coaching and funding athletes to the business model of the Games. They interview a breadth of people, from 2012 hopefuls to Olympic Gold Medallists, Sports Coaches to NHS doctors, 1948 veterans and 2012 BBC commentators to stadium constructors, current World Champions and British Olympic Team Managers. If London 1948 changed the model for the Olympic Games and the social climate in Britain for the remainder of the twentieth century, the same will be true of London 2012 for the twenty-first century.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Definitely in my top 3 reads of the year! Never realised quite how pivotal Britain has been in the Olympic movement. It was great to read some of the stories from those involved in 2012, and the photography is also excellent.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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A very enjoyable read - uses the context for London 1948 to set the scene for London 2012. I read a lot about sport, but this taught me a lot I did not know...in a very readable style. High quality production..recommended...bring on London 2012!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I was looking for a Christmas present for my Dad, who is a sports fan, and am very pleased with this book. It is a varied and interesting look at what the Olymipcs mean for Britain and vice versa. Perfect Christmas present - hopefully not too badly thumbed.
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