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Behind the Bastards

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The Political Landscape of the 1936 Olympics and Its Legacy

This chapter examines the historical backdrop of the 1936 Berlin Olympics and the canceled Barcelona Olympics due to the Spanish Civil War. It highlights the political ramifications of these events, the impact of fascism, and how the modern Olympics have transformed into capitalist spectacles affecting marginalized communities.

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