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Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses explores the evolution of
pugilism, better known as boxing, from its origins in Ancient
Greece and Rome to the present day. In England, pugilism became a
popular form of entertainment, leading to a golden age, which the
book covers in detail along with the careers of five champion
pugilists. But the sport hit a major hitch when bare-knuckle
pugilism clashed with Victorian morals, and it was superseded by
gloved boxing. Afterwards, bare-knuckle boxing went underground and
was practised clandestinely and seen only by a select few. The book
examines the thoughts of ancient philosophers to explain why
pugilism became part of British culture. Nineteenth-century
philosophies such as Social Darwinism, Muscular Christianity and
Rational Recreation are also explored along with how Rational
Recreation influences boxing today. What are the sociological
factors that motivate people to take up boxing? And how can the
sport prevent societal ills? Blood, Brawn, Brains and Broken Noses
holds the answers.
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aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from
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books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and
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because we know how daunting the blank page can be, we set up the
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confidence to create watertight plots and believable characters?
The Writer's Source Book provides dozens of practical exercises to
help you create storylines, craft people and generate ideas, with
support and creative insight for every stage. It will give you
support in identifying your genre and crafting your work around it,
and help you to understand the complexities of plot and character
before beginning to create your own. Inspired and inspiring
exercises will help you master the structure of your book, story or
play, while focused and innovative advise will help those who have
run into trouble. This is a technical manual ideal for any writer
who needs to build, fix, polish or perfect their storyline. ABOUT
THE SERIES The Teach Yourself Creative Writing series helps
aspiring authors tell their story. Covering a range of genres from
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books and comedy, this series is packed with advice, exercises and
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