The Power and the Glory: The History of the World Cup
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Book Overview A definitive new history of the world's most watched sporting event--just in time for the 2026 tournament "Wilson is the game's pre-emi...
A definitive new history of the world's most watched sporting event--just in time for the 2026 tournament
"Wilson is the game's pre-eminent popular historian."--Observer (UK)
An Irish Times Best Sports Book of the Year
Since 1930, the World Cup has become a truly global obsession. It is the most watched sporting event on the planet, and 211 teams competed to make it into the 2022 tournament. From its inception, it has also been a vehicle for far more than soccer. A tool for self-mythologizing and influence-peddling, The World Cup has played a crucial role in nation-building, and continues to, as countries negotiate their positions in a globalized world.
The Power and the Glory is a comprehensive history of the matches and goals, the tales of scandal and triumph, the haggling and skulduggery of the bidding process, and the political and cultural tides behind every tournament. Jonathan Wilson details not merely what happened but why, based on fresh interviews and meticulous research. The book is as much about the legends of the sport, from Pel
Book Details Format: Hardcover | Pages: 576 | Language: English | Publisher: BOLD TYPE BOOKS | ISBN: 1645030407
FormatHardcover
Pages576
LanguageEnglish
ISBN1645030407
EAN9781645030409
PublisherBOLD TYPE BOOKS
Publication Date2025-10-28
AccessoriesNo Accessory
ConditionNew
Product TypeHARD COVER BOOKS
Weight1.9 Pounds
Length9.4 Inches
Width6.1 Inches
Height1.8 Inches
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