Douglas: Spartan Cricketer
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative sports biography chronicles the life of Douglas Jardine, one of cricket's most controversial and compelling figures, best known for masterminding England's infamous Bodyline tour of Australia in 1932–33. Christopher Douglas presents a richly detailed portrait of a man whose unyielding, Spartan character both defined his greatness and made him one of the most divisive captains the sport has ever seen. The narrative uncovers the personal and historical forces that shaped Jardine — his Scottish roots, his Spartan upbringing, and his fierce, almost cold-blooded determination to win at all costs. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible, engaging tone, it illustrates how Jardine's legacy continues to provoke debate about the ethics of competitive sport and the nature of leadership. A must-read for cricket enthusiasts and sports history aficionados alike, it stands as the definitive account of a man who remains an enigma at the heart of the game's most dramatic chapter.
Author: Christopher Douglas
Format: Hardback
Published: 1984, George Allen & Unwin
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This authoritative sports biography chronicles the life of Douglas Jardine, one of cricket's most controversial and compelling figures, best known for masterminding England's infamous Bodyline tour of Australia in 1932–33. Christopher Douglas presents a richly detailed portrait of a man whose unyielding, Spartan character both defined his greatness and made him one of the most divisive captains the sport has ever seen. The narrative uncovers the personal and historical forces that shaped Jardine — his Scottish roots, his Spartan upbringing, and his fierce, almost cold-blooded determination to win at all costs. Written with scholarly precision yet an accessible, engaging tone, it illustrates how Jardine's legacy continues to provoke debate about the ethics of competitive sport and the nature of leadership. A must-read for cricket enthusiasts and sports history aficionados alike, it stands as the definitive account of a man who remains an enigma at the heart of the game's most dramatic chapter.