- Paperback: 320 pages
- Publisher: Phoenix (14 July 2005)
- ISBN-10: 1841882526
- ISBN-13: 978-1841882529
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
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'Intelligent texts and a wealth of period photographs combine in a survey of the game's social origins, a global evolution, that might interest non-supporters too. Meanwhile the fan in the stands can enjoy snippets contributed by idols such as Pele, Platini, Bobby Charlton and Cruyff...' (THE INDEPENDENT )
'...a wonderful pictorial history...' (THE GUARDIAN ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'...a wonderful pictorial history...' (THE GUARDIAN ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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From ancient ball games, which were the direct ancestors of the modern game, via the establishment of official rules in a London pub in 1863 to the present day, this comprehensive book celebrates the richness, diversity and extraordinary history of association football. The laws of the game, styles of play, stadia, media, money and politics are all discussed in this wide-ranging and fascinating study of the noble game. Fully illustrated throughout with a large number of rare and unusual images of players, fans, venues, historical occasions and memorabilia. Complete with special interviews with a number of the game's top personalities, past and present, including Pele, Maradona and Beckenbauer.
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Football has been found in many different cultures but the modern game was a nineteenth-century innovation of the British. Read the first page
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Format:Hardcover
A fascinating of overview of the history of football. Richly illustrated and an enjoyable text, all endorsed by the world governing body, FIFA. I particularly liked the chapter on national styles of play. England get some what of hard time, but in fairness, following our recent Euro 2004 exit, the author's comments are spot on. A great book.
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I loved this book. What a brilliant study of the beautiful game!
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I have thoroughly enjoyed reading 100 YEARS OF FOOTBALL and I would recommend the book to anyone wishing to learn more about the origins and history of the sport. The authors' fascinating text and glorious illustrations combine to make this one of the most complete histories of the game. Highly recommended
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A top scorer!!
A tremendous volume packed with rare illustrations and photographs. The text contains many interesting stories and retells the fascinating history of football. Read more
Published on 1 July 2004 by Jay
The publisher should be ashamed
Weidenfeld and Nicolson is supposed to be a major publisher in the UK. How is it then that they could have produced this book so carelessly? Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2004 by R. F. Kift
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