More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years
More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years

More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years

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9780007183654
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Author
John Major
Format
Paperback
Number of pages
400
Publisher
Harper Designe
Size
12.7 x 3.3 x 20.3
Year of publication
2008
Weight
0.34kg
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Більше, ніж просто гра: Історія крикету з самого початку | Екс-прем'єр-міністр досліджує історію одного з найбільших захоплень у своєму житті. У цій детально ілюстрованій книзі він заглиблюється у історію гри, простежуючи її розвиток з самих витоків у далекій сільській місцевості до визнаного спорту міжнародного масштабу. Він вивчає - і у тей же час розвінчує - багато міфів. Особливу увагу він приділяє таким темам як зміна соціальної ролі крикету, зміни у правилах, поява професійних гравців, розповсюдження гри по усій території Британської Імперії та роль, яку цей спорт зіграв в укріпленні міжнародних відносин. Історія крикету від Джона Мейджора відображає не тільки його безмежну любов до гри, але й глибину його дослідження серед великого різноманіття захоплюючих джерел. Ця книга - знаковий екземпляр з усіх, що вже присвячені найвеличнішій грі з усіх існуючих.

More Than A Game: The Story of Cricket's Early Years | The former Prime Minister examines the history of one of the great loves of his life. In this sumptuously illustrated book he delves deep into the game’s history, tracing its development from its rustic beginnings to the international sport we know today. Along the way he examines – and at times demolishes – many cherished myths. Among the subjects to which he pays particular attention are the changing social role of cricket, developments in the rules, the emergence of the professional player, the game’s spread throughout the British Empire and the part it has played in cementing international relations. John Major’s history of cricket reflects not only his lifelong passion for the game, but the depth of his research among a wealth of hitherto neglected but fascinating sources. It is a significant addition to the already rich literature of the greatest game of all.
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