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TENNIS - A CULTURAL HISTORY

TENNIS - A CULTURAL HISTORY

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A scholarly exploration of the global evolution of tennis from the early Middle Ages to the appearance of the modern game in the nineteenth century, along the way debunking several myths about the history of the game and featuring numerous illustrations including rare photographs and artworks plus an extensive bibliography.

4to. 452pp. Paperback. Minor wear to edges. Very good condition. A heavy book. 

Date
1998
Publisher
Leicester University Press
Author
Heiner GILLMEISTER

£12.00 (Code: 101846)

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