Beginnings of a Commercial Sporting Culture in Britain, 1793-1850
Beginnings of a Commercial Sporting Culture in Britain, 1793-1850
Harvey, Adrian
Taylor & Francis Ltd
04/2004
264
Dura
Inglês
9780754636434
Many historians describe early industrial Britain as a "bleak age" where the masses possessed little time, energy or money to devote to sport. The author reveals a very different picture of Britain at this time to show a rich, diverse and commercial sporting culture accessible to almost everyone.
Genesis - a national sporting culture is born; Sex, sport, and sales - the sporting press; No time for idleness? - The law and sport 1793-1815; You can all join in - the law and sport 1816-1850; how many rats can you eat in a minute? - The rules of sport; Big crowds - big money - mass entertainment comes to Britain; Better than working for a living - professional sportsmen ... and women; Epilogue.
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Many historians describe early industrial Britain as a "bleak age" where the masses possessed little time, energy or money to devote to sport. The author reveals a very different picture of Britain at this time to show a rich, diverse and commercial sporting culture accessible to almost everyone.
Genesis - a national sporting culture is born; Sex, sport, and sales - the sporting press; No time for idleness? - The law and sport 1793-1815; You can all join in - the law and sport 1816-1850; how many rats can you eat in a minute? - The rules of sport; Big crowds - big money - mass entertainment comes to Britain; Better than working for a living - professional sportsmen ... and women; Epilogue.
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