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An Illustrated History of English Rugby
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An Illustrated History of English Rugby—Fun, Facts and Stories from over 150 Years of Men's International Rugby
150 years of English rugby, from glory to mediocrity to brilliance
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About the Ebook
The English rugby team has been scrummaging its way around the rugby fields of the world since 1871.
James Stafford's An Illustrated History of English Rugby takes you on a thrilling journey through a century and a half of glory, failure, mediocrity and brilliance.
Mixing stats and facts with player profiles, match reports and social history, this book is perfect for hardcore and casual fans aged eight to 80. Packed with delightful illustrations from Raluca Moldovan, this follow up to Stafford's best-selling An Illustrated History of Welsh Rugby will give readers a new appreciation of the stars of today and the pioneers of yesteryear.
Why You'll Love This Ebook
- Discover 150 years of English rugby's glory and mediocrity
- Explore stories spanning over a century of international rugby
- Engage with a thrilling illustrated journey through the sport
- Read another celebrated title from Polaris - an imprint of Birlinn Ltd
About the Author
James Stafford is the founder of cult rugby website The East Terrace. He has written on rugby for national newspapers, websites, match programmes and magazines in the UK and Ireland. He is author of the An Illustrated History of Rugby series from Polaris Publishing and also wrote the bestselling children's book How Wales Beat the Mighty All Blacks.In 2017, Stafford's collection of short comics, 'The Sorrowful Putto of Prague' (Truchlivý amoret pražský), was published to critical acclaim in the Czech Republic – even drawing praise from Hollywood legend Samuel L. Jackson.He lives in Prague.Publication Details
Publisher: Polaris (an imprint of Birlinn Ltd)
Publication Date: 02 March 2023
Print Length: 472 pages (Ebook edition)
ISBN (Ebook): 9781913538774
Format: Ebook
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