The austerity Olympics : when the Games came to London in 1948
Hampton, Janie, 1952-2012
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A fascinating look at the extraordinary event which was for and by the people, this book is full of first hand interviews, hilarious anecdotes and great spirited feats. Here we meet not only the famous names but also hear the experiences of all who were involved from tea ladies to locals and spectators.
Main title:
The austerity Olympics : when the Games came to London in 1948 / Janie Hampton ; foreword by Sebastian Coe.
Author:
Edition:
Updated ed.
Imprint:
London : Aurum, 2012.
Collation:
ix, 350 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Previous ed.: 2009.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781845137205 (pbk)1845137205 (pbk)
Dewey class:
796.4'8
Local class:
796.48
Language:
English
BRN:
1621705