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People's History of Tennis

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ISBN: 9780745339658
AuthorBerry, David
Pub Date20/05/2020
BindingHardback
Pages256
CountryGBR
Dewey796.34209
SeriesPeople's History People's History
Publisher: Pluto Press
Quick overview Tennis is much more than Wimbledon! This story reveals the hidden history of the sport.
€17.65

Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts.



From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more.



Going beyond centre court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.

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Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts.



From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, 'Workers' Wimbledon', battles for gender equality and more.



Going beyond centre court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.

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