The Torch 2: 1896 Olympics Heroes Kindle Edition

During the 19th Century. It was a time of the industrial revolution across Europe, stresses were high among the Men and Women of Europe and different parts of the world. As the continents began to recognise the need for sport through daily exercise and education. Within England, Germany, Sweden, The Netherlands and the USA the innovative use of both The Telegraph and the Railway system made it possible for friends and family to communicate and visit each other with ease. Within Greece during 1821, the people were in revolt against the Ottoman Empire for seventy five years before the return of the first Olympic Games in 1896. There was an increase in International Competitiveness as countries would compete against each other international athletic events. This is the Story of The Olympic Heroes of the Revival of The Olympics. Read more