Kill For Collingwood
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: R. Stremski
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Kill for Collingwood presents a definitive history of the Collingwood Football Club within the genre of sports and social history. Stremski chronicles the club’s rise from working-class roots to its status as a cultural institution, detailing pivotal matches, internal politics, and the fierce loyalty of its supporters. He illustrates how Collingwood’s identity became entwined with Melbourne’s social fabric, arguing that its legacy transcends sport to reflect broader themes of class, tribalism, and resilience. Drawing on archival material and personal insight, Stremski uncovers the passion and controversy that have shaped the club’s mythos. The result is a richly textured narrative that commands attention from football historians and cultural commentators alike.
Author: R. Stremski
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin Sydney, 1986
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Kill for Collingwood presents a definitive history of the Collingwood Football Club within the genre of sports and social history. Stremski chronicles the club’s rise from working-class roots to its status as a cultural institution, detailing pivotal matches, internal politics, and the fierce loyalty of its supporters. He illustrates how Collingwood’s identity became entwined with Melbourne’s social fabric, arguing that its legacy transcends sport to reflect broader themes of class, tribalism, and resilience. Drawing on archival material and personal insight, Stremski uncovers the passion and controversy that have shaped the club’s mythos. The result is a richly textured narrative that commands attention from football historians and cultural commentators alike.