Sport and the Making of Britain

by Derek Birley

British enthusiasm for sport is legendary. This book looks at some of the myths and realities surrounding that legend and aims to chronicle how sporting traditions were shaped and how they in turn contributed to the shaping of British social conventions and attitudes.

358 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1993

About the author

Sir Derek Birley was an English educator and writer who had a strong interest in sport, especially cricket.

He was educated at grammar school in Hemsworth, West Yorkshire, and at Queens' College, Cambridge University.