Name: Taste for Diversions (en Inglés)
SKU: 18719587
Price: 61.89 USD
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Author: Dennis Brailsford
ISBN: 9780718829810

portada Taste for Diversions (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Lutterworth Press

Autor

Dennis Brailsford

Año

1999

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

144

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

ISBN

0718829816

ISBN13

9780718829810

N° edición

Categorías

Reino unido
Historia de europa

Taste for Diversions (en Inglés)

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This book is about a period, 1750-1830, neglected by historians, that represents the transition from old forms of recreation to modern sport in Britain. It saw the establishment of all of the five classic horse-races; not only the first recognized championship in boxing, and the first transatlantic challenge, but also the start of women's boxing; the start of competitive sailing, and rowing on the Thames; and the resuscitation of archery. Described also are some of the more bizarre sports events of the day, such as squirrel hunts, and dog and monkey fights. Just as we are beginning to recognize the significance of these years relating to its place in, and its impact upon society in Britain and former outposts of Empire, Dr. Brailsford has provided an essential text for academics and sport historians as well as a treasure of fascinating details for general readers, laced with entertaining facts and revealing illustrations.