History of sport

Originally published in 1951, in Lawn Tennis Mr Hankinson produced something that was outstandingly original at the time.

The remarkable story of one man's struggle to overcome racism and revolutionise rugby coaching.

Originally published in 1948, having written the first three books of this series alone, Hankinson is here joined by a colleague, A.

Originally published in 1946, this companion volume to the author's cricket book deals with rugby football coaching and practice in schools.

Tracing the history of sports medicine from the ancient world through to the present day, this book shines new light on the embedded relationship between physicians, performance enhancement and doping in elite sport.

'A compelling book Test cricket is hanging on.

How one man brought the Olympics to Los Angeles, fueling the citys urban transformation.

Put your baseball expertise to the test with over 600 trivia questions, accompanied by entertaining illustrations capturing your favorite baseball moments throughout history.

Mountaineering in the Alps (1971) examines the two centuries of alpineering where mountaineering as we know it today was first invented and developed.

For many fans and casual observers, professional sports and violence are deeply connected.

Telling an important story about the development of modern Turkey, this fascinating book examines the place of football in Turkish society and the relationship between Turkish sport, nationalism, and globalization.

'A compelling book Test cricket is hanging on.

American womens basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood.

Almost anywhere on a calendar you can pinpoint the date of a memorable baseball moment: Jackie Robinson's first game, Eddie Gaedel's only game, the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees and the clause that might have prevented it.

Tracing the history of sports medicine from the ancient world through to the present day, this book shines new light on the embedded relationship between physicians, performance enhancement and doping in elite sport.

The inside story of the crisis within the country's most classic sporthorseracingand why money is killing thoroughbreds at the top of their game.

Originally published in 1947, this book, the third of the series, deals with hockey coaching and practice in schools.

Originally published in 1947, this book, the third of the series, deals with hockey coaching and practice in schools.

The remarkable story of one man's struggle to overcome racism and revolutionise rugby coaching.

Originally published in 1946, this was primarily a cricket book for schools and contained much that was new at the time.

This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to American fox hunting, with historical details, information on notable packs, descriptions of hounds and their different types, information on famous meetings and events, and much more.

'A century of sporting and human history distilled with warmth and wisdom' - Mark Palmer, The TimesIn 1925, Scotland played their first ever game at Murrayfield Stadium.

On a defining evening of the 1980s, Donald Trump hosted celebrities and high rollers in a Jersey Shore town to witness 21-year-old Mike Tyson knock out Michael Spinks in just 91 seconds, earning more than the annual payrolls of the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics combined.

'a wonderful tale' David 'Bumble' Lloyd'one of cricket's most distinctive writers' Andy ZaltzmanTHIS GROUND-BREAKING BOOK REVEALS THE SCIENCE, SKILL AND CULTURE THAT MADE THE 50 GREATEST BATTERS OF ALL TIME.

Telling an important story about the development of modern Turkey, this fascinating book examines the place of football in Turkish society and the relationship between Turkish sport, nationalism, and globalization.

With a foreword by McLaren CEO Zak Brown and written with inside access, this is the real-time, unfolding story of one of F1 s greatest ever teams, as they rise back up from oblivion.

This is the first book to unpack the history and significance of the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, the frontispiece of the most watched event on Earth.

Die Biografie von Alexander T.

A high-speed glide through Florida surf culture and a deep dive into the lore of a classic surfing destinationNot far from where the Apollo 11 rocket launched to the moon, surfers make their way to the shore in the night.

'Wonderfully wide-focused, unfailingly readable and laced with passages of insightful analysis, Tim Wigmore's history of test cricket is a true tour de force.

So, who s the best of 'em all?

The Official History of the FIFA Women's World Cup is the definitive, authorised account of the world's biggest women's football tournament.

Originally published in 1951, in Lawn Tennis Mr Hankinson produced something that was outstandingly original at the time.

From the empty pools of 1960s Los Angeles to today's Olympic skateparks, skateboarding has fostered a vibrant street culture that is visually striking yet often misunderstood.

A profound reminder that football is far more than a sport; its a canvas for building a fairer and more compassionate world Kelly Davies, former Wales international football playerTremendous .

American womens basketball has reached new peaks of interest and popularity, thanks to spellbinding athletes, exhilarating games, and a vibrant, empowered vision of womanhood.

Almost anywhere on a calendar you can pinpoint the date of a memorable baseball moment: Jackie Robinson's first game, Eddie Gaedel's only game, the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees and the clause that might have prevented it.

Originally published in 1949, in Squash Rackets, Mr Hankinson produced something that was outstanding.

El Tomo II, que narrará lo encontrado de esta temporada deportiva, es fruto del trabajo voluntario por parte de todos los miembros de Leyendas Xeneizes.

Este sexto tomo de historia xeneize correspondiente a la temporada de 1953 es un material extraordinario, y viene a completar los cinco tomos ya publicados, donde se decidió que el proceso de investigación histórica del Club Atlético Boca Juniors se dividiera de la siguiente manera: Historia Cultural (Tomo I), Historia de los Deportes Amateurs (Tomo II y III), Historia del fútbol masculino (tomo IV y V), y este Tomo VI, sobre la Historia política.

Este tercer tomo cuenta la historia de Boca en el boxeo, pelota paleta, básquet, esgrima y ciclismo, además de un debate metodológico para la evolución de la investigación histórica xeneize.