The Olympic Games Quiz Book published by Prabhat Prakashan acquaints the readers with the fascinating history of Olympics, chronicling how it has changed through the years.
Synopsis
The history of the Olympic Games is no less interesting than the event itself. The writer, in his attempt to present a highly informative book to the readers, shares both well-known and little-known facts in a highly enjoyable format. It is story of a culture because the games after all are not simply events but an overall way of life, a culture, a belief and a tradition. This book has been presented in the form of a quiz book. This makes it highly interesting and readable. It is complete with nuggets of information that both adult knowledgeable readers and the young ones would like.
It tells how it all began in the 776 B.C. and continued until 393 A.D. when Emperor Theodosius I suddenly decided to terminate the games. The indomitable spirit of sportspersons won and so the Olympic Games were revived in a new format in 1896 A.D. The credit of doing so goes to Pierre de Coubertin, a French historian and pedagogue.
About the author
Vijaya Khandurie is a teacher by profession and an avid lover of sports as well. He has made it the mission of his life to inculcate interest and inspire both teachers and students.
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