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The Final Whistle: The Great War in Fifteen Players
Stephen Cooper
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Description for The Final Whistle: The Great War in Fifteen Players
Paperback. 'The Final Whistle' plays tribute to the role rugby played during the First World War by following the poignant stories of 15 men who played for Rosslyn Park. Their story is told through personal diaries, letters and previously unpublished photographs. Num Pages: 352 pages, 40 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; 3JJF; HBJD1; HBWN; WSBT; WSJF1. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 196 x 130 x 36. Weight in Grams: 444.
WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORT BOOK AWARDS - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is the story of 15 men killed in the Great War. All played rugby for one London club; none lived to hear the final whistle. Rugby brought them together; rugby led the rush to war. They came from Britain and the Empire to fight in every theatre and service, among them a poet, playwright and perfumer. Some were decorated and died heroically; others fought and fell quietly. Together their stories paint a portrait in miniature of the entire War. The ... Read more
WINNER OF THE BRITISH SPORT BOOK AWARDS - RUGBY BOOK OF THE YEAR This is the story of 15 men killed in the Great War. All played rugby for one London club; none lived to hear the final whistle. Rugby brought them together; rugby led the rush to war. They came from Britain and the Empire to fight in every theatre and service, among them a poet, playwright and perfumer. Some were decorated and died heroically; others fought and fell quietly. Together their stories paint a portrait in miniature of the entire War. The ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
352
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752499000
SKU
V9780752499000
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50
About Stephen Cooper
Stephen Cooper has played and coached rugby for over forty years.
Reviews for The Final Whistle: The Great War in Fifteen Players
'A fresh and fascinating take on the impact of the Great War with a novel and moving focus.'
Ian Hislop 'Stephen Cooper has written a haunting and beautiful book, [he] tells the story of men from one rugby club but it is a universal narrative of heroism and loss. He writes superbly and has produced a book of commendable ... Read more
Ian Hislop 'Stephen Cooper has written a haunting and beautiful book, [he] tells the story of men from one rugby club but it is a universal narrative of heroism and loss. He writes superbly and has produced a book of commendable ... Read more