The Games: Great Britain's Finest Sporting Hour
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A glorious, fully illustrated celebration of the London 2012 Olympic Games, with expert analysis and comment from The Times’ cast of sporting experts and brought to life with sumptuous, award-winning photographs The London 2012 Olympic Games are one of the great success stories not just in British sport but beyond that. An unprecedented number of golds won by Team GB, countless magical moments that had the nation on the edge of their seats waving flags and cheering on Britain’s finest, and a mood of national pride all went towards making it a unique moment in British history.In this sumptuous, fully illustrated tribute to the Games, The Times have brought together their cast of sports experts and award-winning photos to re-live the Games and celebrate everything they achieved.This is a souvenir of a treasured moment in British sporting history that allows fans to relive that incredible fortnight, page by page and medal by medal.
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THE THESIS
This volume investigates the cultural and athletic significance of the London 2012 Olympic Games as a defining moment of national achievement for Great Britain. The authors, drawing on the collective expertise of The Times’ sports journalism team, synthesize event reporting and visual documentation to construct a comprehensive record of Team GB’s performance. The work serves as a commemorative framework, analyzing the intersection of sporting success and national identity during the two-week event.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed accounts of Team GB’s medal-winning performances across various disciplines.
- A curated collection of award-winning photography documenting key athletic moments.
- Expert commentary and analysis regarding the impact of the Games on British sporting history.
- A chronological review of the London 2012 fortnight, capturing the atmosphere and public reception.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The text functions as a high-quality, commemorative archive intended for sports enthusiasts and those interested in the historical record of the 2012 Olympics. Its reliance on professional journalistic expertise and visual documentation provides a structured, retrospective look at a specific period of British sporting success.
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Publication Date:
2012-09-06
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007508034
ISBN-13:
9780007508037
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Great Britain
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