Sport And The Making Of Britain
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Overview
This lively and stimulating book looks at some of the myths and realities surrounding Britain's legendary enthusiasm for sport; and aims to chronicle how sporting traditions were shaped and how they, in turn, contributed to the shaping of British social conventions and attitudes.
Synopsis
This lively and stimulating book looks at some of the myths and realities surrounding Britain's legendary enthusiasm for sport; and aims to chronicle how sporting traditions were shaped and how they, in turn, contributed to the shaping of British social conventions and attitudes.
Booknews
Traces the development of sporting conventions in Britain and their links to the changing social and political culture, from medieval chivalry to modern notions of fair play. Among the topics: amateur purity in rowing, the urban middle class discovery of lawn tennis and golf, the public school games cult. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)