This book reveals the vital role of Greece i revivig theIstitutio of the Olympic Games ad placig it o solid moderfoudatios. Dr. K. Georgiadis' arrative also sheds light, forthe first time, o the part played for the Revival by atioalGreek athletic traditio. The author persuasively describes thelabors of D. Vikelas ad Pierre de Couberti that culmiated ithe 1896 Olympics. The text has a wealth of illustratios,icludig rare photographs, documets ad works of art.