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Rome 1960

The Olympics that Changed the World

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Rome 1960

Written by: David Maraniss
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From the New York Times bestselling author of Clemente and When Pride Still Mattered, the blockbuster story of the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, seventeen days that helped define the modern world.


Legendary athletes and stirring events are interwoven into a suspenseful narrative of sports and politics at the Rome games, where Cold War propaganda and spies, drugs and sex, money and television, civil rights and the rise of women superstars all converged to forever change the future of the Olympics.

Using the meticulous research and sweeping narrative style that have become his trademark, Maraniss reveals the rich palette of character, competition, and meaning that gave Rome 1960 its impactful and unique essence.©2008 David Maraniss; (P)2008 Simon and Schuster, Inc. 21st Century History of Sports Modern Olympics & Paralympics World Sports Olympics Boxing Imperialism Combat Sports Soviet Union Africa Rome
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"Evocative, entertaining and often suspenseful - sports history at a very high standard." - Kirkus (starred review)
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