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Athletics and politics collide in a critical event for Nazi Germany and the contemporary world. The torch relaythat staple of Olympic pageantryfirst opened the summer games in 1936 in Berlin. Proposed by the Nazi Propaganda Ministry, the relay was to carry the symbolism of a new Germany across its route through southeastern and central Europe. Soon after the Wehrmacht would march in jackboots over the same terrain.The Olympic festival was a crucial part of the Nazi regime's mobilization of power. Nazi Games offers a superb blend of history and sport. The narrative includes a stirring account of the international effort to boycott the games, derailed finally by the American Olympic Committee and the determination of its head, Avery Brundage, to participate. Nazi Games also recounts the dazzling athletic feats of these Olympics, including Jesse Owens's four goldmedal performances and the marathon victory of Korean runner Kitei Son, the Rising Sun of imperial Japan on his bib. 25 b/w photographs
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936'? A: 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936' explores the intersection of athletics and politics during the 1936 Berlin Olympics, highlighting how the event was used by the Nazi regime for propaganda.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by David Clay Large.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 424 pages.
- Q: When was 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936' published? A: The book was published on April 17, 2007.
- Q: Does this book include photographs? A: Yes, the book includes 25 black and white photographs.
- Q: What kind of account does the book provide regarding the Olympic games? A: The book provides a detailed narrative of the international boycott efforts against the games, along with the athletic achievements that took place.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is an annotated edition of 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936'.
- Q: What notable athletic feats are covered in the book? A: The book recounts significant performances, including Jesse Owens's four gold medals and Kitei Son's marathon victory.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Nazi Games: The Olympics of 1936'? A: The book examines themes of nationalism, propaganda, and the role of sport in political mobilization during the Nazi era.