An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present.

An authoritative, one stop overview of the history of sports in Britain from the earliest times to the present. This remarkable volume should become the standard reference source for the history of British sport. It covers the sociology and psychology of sports, major events such as the cricket Test Matches and Wimbledon, key issues such as racism and drugs, and sport in drama, literature, and the media.

"An excellent reference source. . . . Recommended for public libraries serving communities interested in British sports." - Choice