- Paperback: 368 pages
- Publisher: Aurum Press Ltd (25 May 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1845134230
- ISBN-13: 978-1845134235
- Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 217,140 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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‘An enthralling account’ (Independent )
‘A fascinating book… researched with an awesome thoroughness’ (Daily Telegraph )
‘Hampton’s excellent book should be compulsory reading for everyone involved in the 2012 London Olympics’ Critic's Choice (Daily Mail )
‘A fascinating book… researched with an awesome thoroughness’ (Daily Telegraph )
‘Hampton’s excellent book should be compulsory reading for everyone involved in the 2012 London Olympics’ Critic's Choice (Daily Mail )
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'The tale of the Games is told here with spirit and touching humour.'
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What an excellent read.To discover how England overcame the hardship of rebuilding a war torn country and the financial problems we were going through,yet still stage a major sporting event,is incredible.I fully recommend everyone who has an interest in sport,especially the 2012 Olympics,to read this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Absolutely superb telling of the story of the 1948 Games, perfectly balancing historical records of events and decisions with first-hand accounts of those who experienced them. There are plenty of amusing and jaw-dropping moments at the determination and naivety of those involved, from track cycling in the dark to building a boxing ring on top of the swimming pool, to the vast amount of wine the French team brought over with them!
Excellently researched and written, this is one of the most enjoyable non-fiction books I've picked up.
Excellently researched and written, this is one of the most enjoyable non-fiction books I've picked up.
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In this year of the London Olympics the book is a well written and well researched account of the 1948 games in London. Interesting to compare much more basic facilities in war-torn Britain with today's far larger and grander occasion - but in both cases the country fared well in the preparation, and hopefully this year's home medal tally will far exceed those in 1948. A very good read indeed.
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