Classic Moments Of The Ashes

Classic Moments Of The Ashes

$20.00 AUD

Availability: in stock at our Tullamarine warehouse

Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Anton Rippon
Binding: Hardback
Published: J M Dent & Sons , 1982

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

"Classic Moments of the Ashes" presents a vivid retrospective of cricket’s most storied rivalry, capturing the drama, controversy, and brilliance that have defined Ashes Test matches between England and Australia. Positioned within the genre of sports history, the book illustrates pivotal innings, legendary performances, and turning points that shaped the legacy of the series up to the early 1980s. Rippon recounts iconic confrontations, strategic masterstrokes, and emotional triumphs with journalistic precision, supported by archival photographs and firsthand accounts. The narrative argues for the Ashes as more than a sporting contest—it stands as a cultural institution reflecting national pride and competitive spirit.

Reviews

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Description

Author: Anton Rippon
Binding: Hardback
Published: J M Dent & Sons , 1982

Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

"Classic Moments of the Ashes" presents a vivid retrospective of cricket’s most storied rivalry, capturing the drama, controversy, and brilliance that have defined Ashes Test matches between England and Australia. Positioned within the genre of sports history, the book illustrates pivotal innings, legendary performances, and turning points that shaped the legacy of the series up to the early 1980s. Rippon recounts iconic confrontations, strategic masterstrokes, and emotional triumphs with journalistic precision, supported by archival photographs and firsthand accounts. The narrative argues for the Ashes as more than a sporting contest—it stands as a cultural institution reflecting national pride and competitive spirit.