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Calcio: A History of Italian Football
John Foot
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Description for Calcio: A History of Italian Football
Paperback. The first history of Italian football to be written in English, 'Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the world. Num Pages: 592 pages, Illustrations map. BIC Classification: 1DST; JFCA; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 202 x 146 x 40. Weight in Grams: 434.
The first history of Italian football to be written in English, `Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the world. `Calcio' tells the story of Italian football from its origins in the 1890's to the present day. It takes us through a history of great players and teams, of style, passion and success, but also of violence, cynicism, catenaccio tactics and corruption. ... Read more
The first history of Italian football to be written in English, `Calcio' is a mix of serious analysis and comic storytelling, with vivid descriptions of games, goals, dives, missed penalties, riots and scandals in the richest and toughest league in the world. `Calcio' tells the story of Italian football from its origins in the 1890's to the present day. It takes us through a history of great players and teams, of style, passion and success, but also of violence, cynicism, catenaccio tactics and corruption. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Number of pages
592
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Condition
New
Number of Pages
592
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780007175758
SKU
V9780007175758
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-97
About John Foot
John Foot is the author of four books: `Modern Italy', `Winning at All Costs', `Milan Since the Miracle' and `Calcio'.
Reviews for Calcio: A History of Italian Football
` Calcio: A History of Italian Football reveals more about the national character than any dry study of politics or economics ever could. This is a hefty work but there is so much going on that the pace never slackens. Foot is a meticulous and knowledgeable guide to his complex subject and leaves the reader wanting to investigate further.' ... Read more