The Book Company: New Products - History

Football, Politics and Identity

Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:27:52 +0000

This book presents a series of fascinating case studies that show how the lives and bodies of clubs, players and fans around the world are enmeshed with politics.

Price: $233.99

Lakers. An Official History of the Purple & Gold

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:38:45 +0000

Welcome to the greatest show on hardwood: Produced in collaboration with the Lakers, this authorized illustrated history is the definitive portrait of the most glamorous franchise in sports: seventeen championships, seven decades, and a dynasty that turned a team into a cultural institution. ..

Price: $100.00

Cricket and Cape Society

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:17:04 +0000

Cricket and Cape Society is a critical and comprehensive historical examination of St Augustine Cricket Club, using it as a powerful lens to explore the intricate relationships between cricket, history, and South African society.

Price: $233.99

Wrestling in Britain (Sporting Entertainments, Celebrity and Audiences)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 23:50:28 +0000

At the intersection of sport, entertainment and performance, wrestling occupies a unique position in British popular culture. This book is the first of its kind to offer a detailed historical and cultural analysis of British professional wrestling, exploring the shifting popularity of the sport..

Price: $233.99

A History of Sports Coaching in Britain (Overcoming Amateurism)

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:22:05 +0000

This is the first book to examine the full history of British sports coaching, from its amateur roots in the deep nineteenth century to the high performance, high status professional coaching cultures of today. The book draws on primary source material, including the lost coaching lives of key ..

Price: $233.99

Cricket: A Political History of the Global Game, 1945-2017

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 18:54:03 +0000

This ambitious new history recounts the politics of cricket around the world since the Second World War, examining key cultural and political themes, including decolonisation, racism, gender, globalisation, corruption and commercialisation. It is essential reading for anybody interested in the ..

Price: $233.99

Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS. 45th Ed.

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 03:08:21 +0000

In 2016, sportswear manufacturer Nike and fashion designer Virgil Abloh joined forces to create a sneaker collection celebrating 10 of the Oregon-based company’s most iconic shoes. With their project The Ten—which reimagined icons like Air Jordan 1, Air Max 90, Air Force 1, and Air Prest..

Price: $30.00

Sur le terrain: French Sports Culture for the Intermediate Classroom

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 19:38:06 +0000

Sur le terrain explores the rich and often overlooked intersection of French sports culture and social justice issues, offering students an engaging, thematic approach to language learning. This textbook provides insights into broader societal themes, fostering both linguistic proficienc..

Price: $233.99

European Heroes (Myth, Identity, Sport)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:35:01 +0000

The contributors to this collection of essays explore the symbolic meanings that have been attached to sport in Europe by considering some of the mythic heroes who have dominated the sporting landscapes of their own countries.

Price: $280.00

The Bosses of the Bronx (The Endless Drama of the Yankees Under the House of Steinbrenner)

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:14:01 +0000

AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The crazy but true story of how owner George Steinbrenner, followed by his son Hal, have controlled the most famous team in American sports.

Since taking over the New York Yankees franchise in 1973, the Steinbrenners have transforme..

Price: $21.99