Collection: Reference

The illustrated, chronological story of the re-creation of the Olympic Games by Pierre de Coubertin, of the often tempestuous and controversial fortunes of the governing body, together with the highs and lows of the Games themselves

Contains 56 maps, 329 illustrations, and accompanying text describing ancient American art, history, and archaeology

Drawing from the best data available, this is an unprecedented guide to the state of the planet and our most pressing resource and environmental issues

Informative overview of the life and works of Rodin, who was the foremost sculptor of the 19th century. This book treats all his major works in their biographical, social and historical context

Ancient Olympic Games - Baron de Coubertin - 1896 Athens - 1900 Paris - 1904 St Louis - 1906 Interim Games - 1908 London - 1912 Stockholm - 1920 Antwerp - 1924 Paris - 1928 Amsterdam - 1932 Los Angeles - 1936 Berlin - 1948 London - 1952 Helsinki