A Social History of English Cricket
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A Social History of English Cricket by Derek Birley
A Social History of English Cricket is an encyclopaedic survey of the game, from its humble origins all the way to modern floodlit finishes.
'An exceptional example of profound research and wisdom, yet told with elegance, humour and warmth' -- David Foot Guardian
Sir Derek Birley is the author of several books for Aurum, including The Willow Wand, A Social History of English Cricket and the trilogy Sport and the Making of Britain, which won the British Society of Sports History's Aberdare Literary Award in 1995. He retired as vice-chancellor of the University of Ulster in 1991 after a distinguished career as an educational administrator. He died in 2002.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781854109415 |
| ISBN 10 | 1854109413 |
| Title | A Social History of English Cricket |
| Author | Derek Birley |
| Series | Sports Classics |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Quarto Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2003-07-11 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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