Routledge London, Europe and the Olympic Games - History

Explore the complex history of the Olympic Games through the lens of London's unique hosting legacy. This book examines the 2012 Games, a massive event where political, economic, and social expectations differed significantly from London's previous hosting years in 1908 and 1948. As the Olympics returned to Europe in 2012 after a long period of being held on other continents, this text analyzes the global impact of the event. It looks at how the world watched the Games and how Continental Europe responded based on its historical relations with England. This work sits at the intersection of history, cultural studies, and geopolitics, providing a detailed look at how sport functions within a global society. It is an essential resource for those studying the social and political dimensions of international sporting mega-events.