A survey of the whole history of British sport, from the middle ages to the present day, this book examines the  important themes from stage to stage.Moving beyond a chronological record, this account places sport within the wider ambit of British life, examining its social, political, financial and international implications.  The roles and styles of play that have marked the varying stages of British social history are discussed, and their influence on our contemporary experience made clear. Significant changes in the total sporting experience are identified, and the author invites the reader's participation by pointing out how local experience contributes to the national appreciation of the sporting story.The illustrations include many photographs of existing sporting landmarks of historical significance. The overall view presented will be useful for students of sport/physical education courses up to the degree level, and general readers will enjoy the author's lively style and critical comment.  From the knightly sports of jousting and hunting to the role of the media in modern play, this is a fascinating insight into British sporting past and present.

British Sport: A Social History

History

Brailsford, Dennis

Europe

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Sport and Society

First published in 2006. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sport and Society: Elizabeth to Anne

Reference

Routledge

Sport and society: Elizabeth to Anne (Studies in social history)

Historical Study & Educational Resources

University of Toronto P

A fascinating investigation into the history of bareknuckle fighting, the illegal entertainment that gave rise to the modern sport of boxing.

Bareknuckles: A Social History of Prize Fighting

Lutterworth Press

<p>A primary text providing an overview of British sporting development has become increasingly necessary for the general reader as well as the growing number of students studying Sport and Physical Education courses at school, college and university. Due to his work over many years on sport in pre-industrial society, Dennis Brailsford is perhaps the only specialist in the field who could tackle this sort of survey, and the present volume covers the whole history of British sport, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Moving beyond a chronological record, Brailsford places sport within the wider context of British life, examining its social, political, financial and international implications. The roles and style of play that have marked the varying stages of British social history are discussed, and their influence on our contemporary experience made clear. Significant changes in the total sporting picture are identified, and the reader is invited to participate by reflecting on how local experience contribute to our national appreciation of the sporting panorama. From the knightly sports of jousting and hunting to the role of the media in modern play, this is a fascinating insight into our sporting past and present. Dennis Brailsford, formerly Director of North Worcestershire College, Bromsgrove, is an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. Though now retired, he was for two years Vice-Chairman of the British Society for Sports History, and for five years Chairman of the National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux. A frequent lecturer in North America and Europe, his other books on sporting history include Bareknuckles: A Social History of Prize-Fighting and ATaste for Diversions both from the Lutterworth Press.</p>

British Sport

This book is about a period, 1750-1830, neglected by historians, that represents the transition from old forms of recreation to modern sport in Britain. It saw the establishment of all of the five classic horse-races; not only the first recognized championship in boxing, and the first transatlantic challenge, but also the start of women's boxing; the start of competitive sailing, and rowing on the Thames; and the resuscitation of archery. Described also are some of the more bizarre sports events of the day, such as squirrel hunts, and dog and monkey fights. Just as we are beginning to recognize the significance of these years relating to its place in, and its impact upon society in Britain and former outposts of Empire, Dr. Brailsford has provided an essential text for academics and sport historians as well as a treasure of fascinating details for general readers, laced with entertaining facts and revealing illustrations.

A Taste for Diversions: Sport in Georgian England

<p>This volume traces the rise and transformation of organized sport and its impact on social patterns and gender roles. Stressing the essential continuity of the sporting experience, the author shows the changing tempo of sport through the ages and explores the broader effects of the time element on the nature and style of sporting activities. The book covers current issues such as soccer hooliganism , government intervention in sport, and the influence of television on sport. </p>

Sport, Time and Society (RLE Sports Studies): The British at Play

Sports & Outdoors

Miscellaneous

This volume traces the rise and transformation of organized sport and its impact on social patterns and gender roles. Stressing the essential continuity of the sporting experience, the author shows the changing tempo of sport through the ages and explores the broader effects of the time element on the nature and style of sporting activities. The book covers current issues such as soccer hooliganism , government intervention in sport, and the influence of television on sport.

Sport, Time and Society (RLE Sports Studies) (Routledge Library Editions: Sports Studies)

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