A People's History of Tennis (Paperback)

***Longlisted for the William Hill Sports Book of the Year 2020*** ***Financial Times, Best Sports Books of 2020*** Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts. From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more. Going beyond centre court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.

General

Imprint:	Pluto Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	People's History
Release date:	May 2020
Authors:	David Berry
Dimensions:	215 x 135 x 22mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-7453-3965-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Ball games > Racket games > Tennis Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	0-7453-3965-4
Barcode:	9780745339658

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