Berlin Games: How Hitler Stole the Olympic Dream

Berlin Games: How Hitler Stole the Olympic Dream

by Guy Walters (Author)

Synopsis

The 1936 Olympic Games, held in Berlin, was the most political sporting encounter of the twentieth century. It was famed for its spirit of ferocious competition and the rise of legends such as Jesse Owens. But it also forecast the horrors of World War Two and served as a crucible for these dark forces. The Berlin Games brought together athletes, politicians, socialites, diplomats, journalists, soldiers and artists from all over the world. It was the last time they would meet in peace. But hostilities bubbled below the surface as Hitler determined the Games would showcase Nazi prowess and athletes became pawns in his political game. From the fascinating set-piece of the Games, Guy Walters stretches story across a broad canvas, placing those crucial weeks in August in the wider context of the 30s. With Second World War expertise and brilliant narrative flair, Guy Walters brings a wide cast of characters and complex political situation thrillingly alive.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 384
Publisher: John Murray
Published: 29 Jun 2006

ISBN 10: 0719567831
ISBN 13: 9780719567834

Media Reviews
Praise for Guy Walter's previous books: -- . 'Masterfully crafted and genuinely frightening' -- Daily Express 'Gripping' -- Daily Telegraph 'A classic page-turner' -- The Times 'Convincing and intelligent' -- Daily Mail 'Gripping, ingenious ... compelling ... reminiscent of le Carre' -- Literary Review 'Thoroughly readable' -- The Spectator 'Extraordinary' -- Sunday Times Praise for Berlin Games -- . 'A comprehensive account of the events leading up to the games' -- Observer 20060716 'Amongst several new titles commemorating the Berlin gathering, Walters' is perhaps the definitive account, not only shattering well-entrenched myths! but shedding new light on the numerous dodgy deals struck by the Nazis to ensure the games went ahead as planned.' -- Good Book Guide 20060716 'The joy of this book will be the reliving of the 1936 summer Olympics, which Walters evokes with all the cut and dash of an accomplished sports writer' -- Literary Review 20060703 'It is a tribute to Guy Walters that the real story continues to shock 70 years on' -- Jewish Chronicle 20060707 'A panoramic perspective of the most controversial sporting event of the 20th century! fascinating' -- The Times 20060708 'A fascinating, broad canvas that brings into sharp focus the deadlier political games being played at the time' -- Metro 20060712 'A superb account of the hijacking of the Olympic Games by the Nazis' -- Nick Pitt, The Sunday Times 20060712
Author Bio
Guy Walters is the author of three bestselling wartime thrillers The Traitor, The Leader and The Occupation, all of which have been published in USA, Holland, Japan and France. He recently co-edited The Voice for War an anthology of WW2 memoirs. He was a journalist on The Times for eight years and regularly contributes to the Daily Mail. He is married to the author Annabel Venning and they have one son.