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Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World
by David Maraniss

Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World
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Author: David Maraniss
Edition: Hardcover
Published: 2008-07-01
ISBN: 1416534075
Number of pages: 496
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

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Book Review: What an absurd title!
Summary: 1 Stars

"Olympics that Changed The World." Huh?

Once again ... "Olympics That Changed The World." What the?

Rome 1960? Really? Maraniss cannot be serious. What an absurd title!

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