{"product_id":"2026770000956-secondhand-douglas-spartan-cricketer","title":"Douglas: Spartan Cricketer","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820225507547,"sku":"2026770000956-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d3286b25-dc64-414a-b7d0-0c09b02e5fbc.png?v=1780054599","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026770000956-secondhand-douglas-spartan-cricketer","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}