Rome 1960
| Author | : David Maraniss |
| Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
| Total Pages | : 500 |
| Release | : 2008-07 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781416534075 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1416534075 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (075 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Rome 1960 by : David Maraniss
Download or read book Rome 1960 written by David Maraniss and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-07 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An account of the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome reveals the competition's unexpected influence on the modern world, in a narrative synopsis that pays tribute to such athletes as Cassius Clay and Wilma Rudolph while evaluating the roles of Cold War propaganda, civil rights, and politics. 250,000 first printing.
