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This brand new edition, redesigned in hardback for 2019, makes the
perfect gift for the rugby obsessive in your life.
Rugby fans will delight in this astonishing collection of outlandish
stories from the past 150 years of the game. Here you'll find, among
many other curious events, the Irish international who arranged his
marriage in order to play against England, the team of top soccer
players who beat their rugby counterparts at their own game, the day
the entire Wales team was sent off, and when in an astonishing turn of
events underdog Japan trimphed and beat South Africa (and who doesn't
love an underdog).
The tales in this book are bizarre, fascinating, and, most importantly,
true.
For 125 years the British & Irish Lions have stood out as a
peerless emblem in world sport. This unique account of the best
from the four Home Nations examines every tour in the Lions'
history, including the victorious 2013 tour to Hong Kong and
Australia, told in the players' words. Behind the Lions sees rugby
writers from across the Home Nations delve to the heart of what it
means to be a Lion, interviewing a vast array of former and current
players to uncover the passion, pride and exhilaration experienced
when wearing the famous red jersey. It is a tale of heartbreak and
ecstasy, humour and poignancy that is at once inspirational, moving
and utterly compelling. This is the story of the British &
Irish Lions in their own words.
From 1893-1895 George Griffith was the most famous science fiction
writer in England. His books entranced the readers of the 19th
century with tales of Martians, submarines, immortality, rogue
comets and even spaceships whizzing around the solar system. He
invented the Countdown in 1897 and his son would become the
co-inventor of the jet engine. Griffith's name became synonymous
with high adventure and so in the Spring of 1894 he was recruited
to follow in the mythical footsteps of Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg.
In just 65 days Griffith travelled through 24 time zones and
established a new world record. Now for the first time in over 100
years his story can be retold along with a lengthy biography of his
many literary achievements by noted Space writer and editor, Robert
Godwin. It includes a special Introduction by John Griffith,
grandson of George Griffith.
From 1830, the British Empire began to permeate the domestic
culture of Empire nations in many ways. This, the fourth volume of
Empire and Popular Culture, explores the representation of the
Empire in popular media such as newspapers, contemporary magazines
and journals and in literature such as novels, works of
non-fiction, in poems and ballads.
From 1830, if not before, the Empire began to permeate the domestic
culture of Empire nations in many ways. From consumables, to the
excitement of colonial wars, celebrations relating to events in the
history of Empire, and the construction of Empire Day in the early
Edwardian period, most citizens were encouraged to think of
themselves not only as citizens of a nation but of an Empire. Much
of the popular culture of the period presented Empire as a force
for 'civilisation' but it was often far from the truth and rather,
Empire was a repressive mechanism designed ultimately to benefit
white settlers and the metropolitan economy. This four volume
collection on Empire and Popular Culture contains a wide array of
primary sources, complimented by editorial narratives which help
the reader to understand the significance of the documents
contained therein. It is informed by the recent advocacy of a
'four-nation' approach to Empire containing documents which view
Empire from the perspective of England, Scotland Ireland and Wales
and will also contain material produced for Empire audiences, as
well as indigenous perspectives. The sources reveal both the
celebratory and the notorious sides of Empire. In this, the third
volume of Empire and Popular Culture, documents are presented that
shed light on three principal themes: The shaping of personal.
collective and national identities of British citizens by the
Empire; the commemoration of individuals and collective groups who
were noted for their roles in Empire building; and finally, the way
in which the Empire entered popular culture by means of trade with
the Empire and the goods that were imported.
All the fun of Portico's bestselling Strangest series, now in quiz form!
Test your rugby knowledge with this handy quiz book, packed with fun and challenging quiz questions based around the weirdest events from more than a century of rugby history.
Quiz categories include: Famous Firsts and Lasts Trophy Cabinet Unexpected Interruptions Men and Women Behaving Badly Political Connections The Numbers Game Family Ties Never Mind the Weather.
Whether you're testing your friends, practising for pub quizzes or just reading it in an armchair, this book will take your rugby knowledge to a whole new level.
From 1830, if not before, the Empire began to permeate the domestic
culture of Empire nations in many ways. From consumables, to the
excitement of colonial wars, celebrations relating to events in the
history of Empire, and the construction of Empire Day in the early
Edwardian period, most citizens were encouraged to think of
themselves not only as citizens of a nation but of an Empire. Much
of the popular culture of the period presented Empire as a force
for 'civilisation' but it was often far from the truth and rather,
Empire was a repressive mechanism designed ultimately to benefit
white settlers and the metropolitan economy. This four volume
collection on Empire and Popular Culture contains a wide array of
primary sources, complimented by editorial narratives which help
the reader to understand the significance of the documents
contained therein. It is informed by the recent advocacy of a
'four-nation' approach to Empire containing documents which view
Empire from the perspective of England, Scotland Ireland and Wales
and will also contain material produced for Empire audiences, as
well as indigenous perspectives. The sources reveal both the
celebratory and the notorious sides of Empire. This volume
considers the ways in which 'Empire' permeated the British public
sphere, exploring exhibitions, spectacle and entertainment.
From 1830, if not before, the Empire began to permeate the domestic
culture of Empire nations in many ways. From consumables, to the
excitement of colonial wars, celebrations relating to events in the
history of Empire, and the construction of Empire Day in the early
Edwardian period, most citizens were encouraged to think of
themselves not only as citizens of a nation but of an Empire. Much
of the popular culture of the period presented Empire as a force
for 'civilisation' but it was often far from the truth and rather,
Empire was a repressive mechanism designed ultimately to benefit
white settlers and the metropolitan economy. This four volume
collection on Empire and Popular Culture contains a wide array of
primary sources, complemented by editorial narratives which help
the reader to understand the significance of the documents
contained therein. It is informed by the recent advocacy of a
'three-nation' approach to Empire containing documents which view
Empire from the perspective of England, Scotland and Wales and will
also contain material produced for Empire audiences, as well as
indigenous perspectives. The sources reveal both the celebratory
and the notorious sides of Empire. These volumes focus on
institutions and popular culture such as clubs, societies,
missions, churches, educational institutions and the ways in which
people were depicted in popular culture - from heroic explorers to
the fascination with and racism towards, indigenous peoples across
the long nineteenth century.
Despite the voluminous historical literature on the First World
War, a volume devoted to the theme of communication has yet to
appear. From the communication of war aims and objectives to the
communication of war call-up and war experience and knowledge, this
volume fills the gap in the market, including the work of both
established and newly emerging scholars working on the First World
War across the globe. The volume includes chapters that focus on
the experience of belligerent and also neutral powers, thus
providing a genuinely representative dimension to the subject.
This important and stimulating book is a thoughtful contribution to
the debate about the first steps that needed to be taken to build a
socialist society in the cold climate of the 1980s. It covers
topics as diverse as concepts of equality and fairness, sex
discrimination, economic policy, health and urban policy, pensions,
poverty and the economics of the welfare state, defence and
internationalism.
First published in 1983, this important and stimulating book is a
thoughtful contribution to the debate about the first steps that
needed to be taken to build a socialist society in the 1980s. It
covers topics as diverse as concepts of equality and fairness,
sexual discrimination, economic policy, health and urban policy,
pensions, poverty and the economics of the welfare state, defence
and internationalism.
'Truckerson' is a most imposing character. Self-confident,
undaunted by setbacks, he marches through life, oblivious to the
mayhem that ensues. He touches the lives of Hitler, Stalin, Von
Braun, helps invent radar and the bouncing bomb, wins the Battle of
Britain almost single handed and saves the planet from destruction
by a comet.
Despite the voluminous historical literature on the First World
War, a volume devoted to the theme of communication has yet to
appear. From the communication of war aims and objectives to the
communication of war call-up and war experience and knowledge, this
volume fills the gap in the market, including the work of both
established and newly emerging scholars working on the First World
War across the globe. The volume includes chapters that focus on
the experience of belligerent and also neutral powers, thus
providing a genuinely representative dimension to the subject.
This is the second edition of the acclaimed "IRB World Rugby
Yearbook", the most comprehensive rugby yearbook on the planet.
Published just after the Rugby World Cup, this special edition will
feature all the stats, tables, features and reports from France
2007 as well as all the usual international stats, records and
appearances plus incisive features by rugby legends Keith Wood,
Will Greenwood, Francois Pienaar, Michael Lynagh and Nigel
Starmer-Smith. It includes: all the 2007 world rugby stats; 2007
world cup section including stats and results; world rugby records;
2008 fixtures; the five irb players of the year; and, emirates
airlines rugby photo of the year.
Bumper Rugby World Cup edition of the acclaimed IRB World Rugby
Yearbook, the ever-popular and utterly comprehensive review of the
rugby year. On sale barely a month after the trophy has been lifted
at the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, the IRB World Rugby
Yearbook will include a comprehensive review of the tournament
including analysis and comment from leading players and the game's
best rugby writers. On top of that will be a complete round-up of
world rugby in 2011, including complete statistical records for
every World Cup nation, all-time rugby records and reviews of each
of the major competitions in the oval ball game. The IRB World
Rugby Yearbook is quite simply the most comprehensive rugby
yearbook on the planet.
The latest edition of the acclaimed IRB World Rugby Yearbook, the
most comprehensive rugby yearbook on the planet. With 640 fully
illustrated pages of features, stats and records from every major
rugby playing nation, since being revived and revamped four years
ago the IRB World Rugby Yearbook has become a 'must have' book for
rugby followers. The 2011 edition will feature extensive preview of
the 2011 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand
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