Beschreibung
It is the year 1889, and the World Exhibition confirms Paris's position as the center of modernity. Young Pierre de Coubertin is full of ideals, eager to create something for his country and promote understanding among nations. Five years later, he establishes the International Olympic Committee and in 1896 is behind the birth of the modern Olympic Games. However, at the twilight of his life, in Berlin in 1936, Coubertin watches as his dream collapses under the weight of Nazi propaganda. The book Idealist captures 74 years of Coubertin's life and reveals previously unknown details about his collaboration with Jiří Stanislav Guth-Jarkovský, with whom he laid the foundations of the international Olympic movement. Immerse yourself in the inspiring yet tragic story of a man who, despite all obstacles, managed to build a sporting event that billions of people around the world follow today.
Information
Author: Hirthler George
Publication date: 9. April 2025
Manufacturer: Euromedia Group, a.s.
Genres: Non-fiction literature, Books, History and facts
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 552
ISBN/EAN: 9788028404390