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008 131025s2013 gw a bc 000 0 eng d
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020 $a9783791352152 (Trade)
020 $a3791352156 (Trade)
020 $a9783791364124 (Museum)
020 $a379136412X (Museum)
035 $a(OCoLC)ocn849907287
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050 00 $aGV721.5$b.O4247 2013
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245 00 $aOlympics :$bpast & present /$cedited by Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum, Qatar Museums Authority, Andreas Amendt, Christian Wacker, Stephan Wassong.
260 $aMunich ;$aNew York :$bPrestel,$c[2013]
300 $a315 pages :$billustrations (chiefly color) ;$c31 cm.
336 $atext$btxt$2rdacontent
337 $aunmediated$bn$2rdamedia
338 $avolume$bnc$2rdacarrier
490 1 $aPublications of the Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM),$x2225-4617 ;$vv. 2
500 $a"Accompanying publication to the exhibition "Olympics -- Past & Present" of the Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum (QOSM) from March 27-June 30, 2013 in ALRIWAQ DOHA exhibition space, Qatar:"--Title page verso.
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 303-314).
520 8 $aThis lavishly illustrated book takes readers into the world of ancient Olympia and the modern Olympic Games. Filled with photographs, drawings, and maps, this book explores the natural environment of the sanctuary and the important political and cultural role it played. Archaeological discoveries give a fascinating picture of an ancient Olympia whose legacy of peaceful competition and athletic excellence lives on. The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896 and, since then, the number of nations competing has grown from 14 to more than 200. In addition to numerous illustrations, this book includes fascinating essays that offer a global perspective on the phenomenon that the Olympic Games have become and trace its evolution from a great idea to a grand spectacle. 0Exhibition: ALRIWAQ Exhibition space DOHA (Qatar Museums Authority/Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum), Qatar (28.3.-30.6.2013).
650 0 $aOlympics$xHistory$vExhibitions.
610 20 $aOlympia (Greece : Ancient sanctuary)$vExhibitions.
650 0 $aOlympic games (Ancient)$vExhibitions.
700 1 $aWacker, Christian.
700 1 $aAmendt, Andreas.
700 1 $aWassong, Stephan.
710 2 $aQatar Museums Authority.
710 2 $aQatar Olympic & Sports Museum.
830 0 $aPublications of the Qatar Olympic & Sports Museum ;$vv. 2.