Hitler's Olympics: The Story of the 1936 Nazi Games
by Anton Rippon
Description
In August 1936, Nazi Germany orchestrated the Olympic Games in Berlin, transforming a global sporting event into a powerful propaganda tool. This narrative delves into how the regime masterfully concealed its anti-Semitic agenda and expansionist ambitions, leveraging the Olympic ideal for its own political gain. It recounts the story of these remarkable Games, highlighting their significance as the first Olympics overtly manipulated for political purposes.
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hardcover
Pen and Sword
Published Jan 1, 2006
224 pages
ISBN: 9781844154449
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Details
First Published
2006
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Hitler's Olympics: The Story of the 1936 Nazi Games by Anton Rippon.
Racism/Discrimination