European Heroes - Myth, Identity, Sport

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The Sports Historian

"The book contains some beautifully written vignettes on sporting heroes ... It is a fascinating read with many surprising twists as the historians demystify the myths and provide a modern objective analysis.

Summary

The contributors to this collection of essays explore the symbolic meanings that have been attached to sport in Europe by considering some of the mythic heroes who have dominated the sporting landscapes of their own countries.

Product details

• Assisted by: Richard Holt (Editor), Richard (De Montfort University Holt (Editor), Pierre Lanfranchi (Editor), Pierre (De Montfort University Lanfranchi (Editor), J A Mangan (Editor), J a (University of Strathclyde Mangan (Editor), J. A. Mangan (Editor), J.a. (University of Strathclyde Mangan (Editor), Holt Richard (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780714645780
• ISBN: 978-0-7146-4578-0
• No. of pages: 190
• Weight: 385 g
• Series: Sport in the Global Society; Sport in the Global Society
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; Europa, Biografien: allgemein, Europe, Cultural Studies, SPORTS & RECREATION / General, Biography: general, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Sports & outdoor recreation, Sport: general, Biography: philosophy and social sciences