Cricket And Empire: The 1932-33 Bodyline Tour Of Australia
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: Ric Sissons And Brian Stoddart
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin., 1984
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight tear to DJ and some minor markings.
Cricket And Empire: The 1932-33 Bodyline Tour Of Australia chronicles one of the most contentious periods in sporting history, detailing the infamous cricket series that pitted England against Australia. This compelling historical account uncovers the political and social tensions that underpinned the matches, illustrating how the Bodyline tactics ignited a firestorm of debate and threatened diplomatic relations between the two nations. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the era, arguing for the profound impact of the tour beyond the cricket pitch. It meticulously documents the strategies, personalities, and controversies that defined this pivotal moment, offering a comprehensive understanding of its lasting legacy.
Author: Ric Sissons And Brian Stoddart
Binding: Hardback
Published: Allen & Unwin., 1984
Condition:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Slight tear to DJ and some minor markings.
Cricket And Empire: The 1932-33 Bodyline Tour Of Australia chronicles one of the most contentious periods in sporting history, detailing the infamous cricket series that pitted England against Australia. This compelling historical account uncovers the political and social tensions that underpinned the matches, illustrating how the Bodyline tactics ignited a firestorm of debate and threatened diplomatic relations between the two nations. The narrative presents a vivid picture of the era, arguing for the profound impact of the tour beyond the cricket pitch. It meticulously documents the strategies, personalities, and controversies that defined this pivotal moment, offering a comprehensive understanding of its lasting legacy.