Rome 1960 (book)
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| Author | David Maraniss |
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| Subject | 1960 Summer Olympics |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
Publication date | July 2008 |
| Pages | 478 |
| ISBN | 1-4165-3407-5 |
Rome 1960: The Olympics that Changed the World is a 2008 book by David Maraniss published by Simon & Schuster. The book discusses the cultural, social, and political impact of the 1960 Summer Olympics, held in Rome, as well as the changes going on in the world, at the time. Maraniss also chronicled the lives and stories of several athletes who played in the Olympics.[1]
References
- ^ Margolick, David (July 13, 2008). "Passing the Torch". The New York Times.
External links
- Presentation by Maraniss on Rome 1960 at the Free Library of Philadelphia, July 10, 2008 at C-SPAN
- Q&A interview with Maraniss on Rome 1960, July 13, 2008 at C-SPAN
- Presentation by Maraniss on Rome 1960 at the National Book Festival, September 27, 2008 at C-SPAN