Klaus Ulrich "Olympic Games"

Berlin - 1978 - 318 pp.

The book Olympische Spiele is written in German. The book Olympische Spiele was written by German author Klaus Ulrich and published in 1978 by the Berlin Sports Publishing House. It is a comprehensive overview of the history of the Olympic Games from their origins in ancient Greece to the modern Olympic Games. The book is divided into several chapters each of which is devoted to a specific era or event in the history of the Olympic Games. The author describes in detail the development of various sports changes in rules and regulations as well as major achievements and records. One of the key aspects of the book is the analysis of the influence of the Olympic Games on society and culture. Ulrich explores how the Olympic Games contributed to the development of sports and physical culture, as well as how they became an important tool for promoting and uniting nations. The book also pays attention to the Olympic Games in Germany in particular the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin and the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich. The author considers these events from a historical and cultural point of view showing their significance for German society and contribution to the development of the international Olympic movement. The style of writing the book is quite simple and accessible, which makes it interesting for a wide range of readers interested in the history of sports and the Olympic Games
Printed in Leipzig, GDR. A luxurious album about Soviet sports of an advertising nature - preparation for the 80 Olympics. Album sections: 'Flush with the century. A tradition that has become a way of life. Champions. Privileged class. Soviet anthem at world stadiums. Olympic flame on the way to Moscow '. Lots of photos. Explanatory text in Russian and English. Coated paper.