The Power and the Glory
a new history of the world cup
$56.01
- Hardcover
608 pages
- Release Date
15 December 2025
Summary
The World Cup: A Century of Power, Glory, and Global Obsession
The football World Cup stands as the most-watched sporting event on Earth, a global obsession that sees 211 nations vying for glory. For nearly a century, it has captivated audiences worldwide, yet a comprehensive history of this monumental tournament has been missing–until now.
This book delves into the heart of the World Cup, drawing on fresh interviews and meticulous research to reshape our understanding of th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780349145709 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0349145709 |
| Author: | Jonathan Wilson |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Imprint: | Abacus |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 608 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 2025 |
| Weight: | 0g |
| Dimensions: | 240mm x 156mm x 22mm |
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Critics Review
An outstanding book by a truly outstanding writer. Jonathan Wilson understands not only the long history of the game, and the characters who gloriously shaped it, but also the essentials of the game itself. Once you’ve finished reading The Power and the Glory, you’ll want the next World Cup finals to kick off tomorrow * Duncan Hamilton *
About The Author
Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson is the editor of the Blizzard and a freelance writer for the Guardian, World Soccer and Sports Illustrated. He is the author of twelve books, including Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics, Behind the Curtain: Football in Eastern Europe, Angels with Dirty Faces: The Footballing History of Argentina, The Barcelona Legacy, The Names Heard Long Ago and Two Brothers.
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