On the Corinthian spirit : the decline of amateurism in sport /
D.J. Taylor.
- 131 pages ; 18 cm
"Notes and further reading": p. 128-131. Includes bibliographical references.
'On The Corinthian Spirit' contains many heroes, from 'Charlie Bam', the Corinthian defender, who once played with a broken leg, to the boys' school story hero Strickland of the Sixth, & Old Etonian George Orwell. The author describes a changing moral universe with profound consequences both for sport & the world beyond it.
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Professionalism in sports--History--Great Britain Sports--History--Great Britain--20th century.