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Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 Luke J. Harris

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 By Luke J. Harris

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 by Luke J. Harris


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Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 focuses upon the presentation and descriptions of identity that are presented through the depictions of the Olympics in the national press. This book breaks Britain down into its four nations and presents the debates that were present within their national press.

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 Summary

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920: Perspectives on Participation and Identity by Luke J. Harris

Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920 focuses upon the presentation and descriptions of identity that are presented through the depictions of the Olympics in the national press. This book breaks Britain down into its four nations and presents the debates that were present within their national press.

About Luke J. Harris

Luke Harris is Sessional Lecturer within the Department of History and American Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. His interests include Olympic history and British social history.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. The 1908 London Olympics 2.The Perspective of the 1908 Olympics in the Nations of Britain 3. Preparing for the 1912 Olympics 4. The Stockholm 1912 Olympics 5. The Perspective of the 1912 Olympics in the Nations of Britain 6. Preparing for the 1916 Olympic Games 7. The Attitude of Britain Towards the Olympic Games in 1919 Conclusions

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NPB9781137498618
9781137498618
1137498617
Britain and the Olympic Games, 1908-1920: Perspectives on Participation and Identity by Luke J. Harris
New
Hardback
Palgrave Macmillan
2015-09-29
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