The Story of Sport in England

The Story of Sport in England
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 173
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ISBN-10 : 9781134259953
ISBN-13 : 1134259956
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Book Synopsis The Story of Sport in England by : Neil Wigglesworth

Download or read book The Story of Sport in England written by Neil Wigglesworth and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2007-03-12 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating history of the English experience of sport, from its earliest beginnings in social play and pastimes, via its adoption as an alternative to the clockwork routine of urban life, to its consumption as the product of a global business.


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