- Hardcover: 400 pages
- Publisher: Allen Lane (6 Nov 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 184614115X
- ISBN-13: 978-1846141157
- Product Dimensions: 21.4 x 15.8 x 4.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 113,992 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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`Norridge's book is ... a warm-hearted, earnestly composed work. Indeed, several of today's sporting administrators would do well to read it'
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'Frequently funny ... a great read both to dip into or to consume all in one go'
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this book for my Dad for Christmas, but have dipped into it myself a lot already. It is very readable, with lots of amusing anecdotes, while at the same time it has some genuinely interesting themes about the invention of sport and the British psyche. I'd heartily recommend it to anyone with a love of sport, an interest in social commentary, or who just wants to mug up on some trivia for pub quizes.
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Bought for my husband for Christmas, he could'nt put it down! Still quoting facts at me!!!
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This book is nearly 400-pages of fascinating insights and facts into the history of Sports in Britain including Football, Rugby, Cricket and many many more. Ever wondered about the origins of 'The Ashes'? Or maybe just how many old phrses used during Boxing fights have worked their way into everyday English language?
This book will probably answer any question you've ever wondered about any sport you can possibly think of! Even the controversial theory of the origins of the popular American pastime - Baseball!
Quite simply a must-read for any fan of any sport!
This book will probably answer any question you've ever wondered about any sport you can possibly think of! Even the controversial theory of the origins of the popular American pastime - Baseball!
Quite simply a must-read for any fan of any sport!
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