More Than a Game

Informationen zum Autor Born in 1943, John Major was a member of Lambeth Borough Council 1968–71, then entered Parliament in 1979; he was PPS to Ministers of State at the Home Office 1981–83, an assistant Govt Whip 1983–4, a Govt Whip 1984–5, Minister for Social Security 1986–7, Chief Sec. to HM Treasury 1987–9; Foreign Secretary 1989, Chancellor 1989–90, and Prime Minister 1990–97. Klappentext The former Prime Minister examines the early history of one of the great loves of his life in a book that sheds new light on the summer game's social origins. In this work, the author examines the game from its origins up to the coming of World War I. Along the way he considers the crucial role of the wealthy patrons who gambled huge sums on early matches; the truth behind the legends that have grown up around the famous Hambledon Club; changes in rules and techniques--including the transition from underarm to overarm bowling--the long standing but often blurred distinction between "gentlemen" and "players;" the coming of the MCC and its role as the supreme arbiter of the game; the spread of cricket throughout the British Empire; and the emergence of the county game and international competition. Zusammenfassung The former Prime Minister examines the history of one of the great loves of his life.

Product details

• Authors: John Major, Major John
• Publisher: Harper Perennial UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 01.04.2008
• EAN: 9780007183654
• ISBN: 978-0-00-718365-4
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 29 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Political, cricket, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Sports, Social & cultural history, SPORTS & RECREATION / History, SPORTS & RECREATION / Cricket, General & world history, c 1500 onwards to present day, history of sport, Biography: sport, Social and cultural history, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, General and world history, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards