Calcio by John Foot

Calcio by John Foot

Calcio is John Foots love letter to Italian football and its absorbing history.

`“Calcio: A History of Italian Football” reveals more about the national character than any dry study of politics or economics ever couldThis is a hefty work but there is so much going on that the pace never slackens. Foot is a meticulous and knowledgeable guide to his complex subject and leaves the reader wanting to investigate further.’ Andrew Baker, Daily Telegraph

`John Foot is head over heels in love with calcio, and his detailed, thematically structured account of its past and present is overwhelming evidence of that.’ Independent, Sport Section Book of the Week

`An excellent chapter on British failures in Serie A but it’s the many scandals that one keeps coming back to.’ Observer Sport Monthly

`Foot’s exemplary history shows how football and Italian society are inextricably intertwined, and is full of fascinating vignettes.’ Sunday Times

`Highly readable…“Calcio” has set an impressive benchmark for football histories in general.’ Sean O’Connor, Soccerpile.com

`Like a match-winning penalty taken in extra time, this is a book not to be missed.’ Oldie

John Foot is the author of four books: `Modern Italy’, `Winning at All Costs’, `Milan Since the Miracle’ and `Calcio’.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9780007175741
ISBN 10	0007175744
Title	Calcio
Author	John Foot
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	HarperCollins Publishers
Year published	2006-04-03
Number of pages	592
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.