This Great Symbol

This Great Symbol, authored by John J. Macaloo, offers an insightful exploration into the origins of the modern Olympic Games and the visionary founder Pierre de Coubertin. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2007, this hardback edition spans 378 pages, blending biography and history to deliver a comprehensive narrative. Macaloo delves into Coubertin's profound influence on the Olympics, while intertwining cultural, social, and psychological theories that shaped this monumental event. This book is a must-read for sports enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in the philosophical underpinnings of the world’s foremost sporting event. Discover how the ideals of sport and recreation have evolved through the lens of Coubertin's vision and the lasting legacy it left behind.