A People's History of Tennis
By
David Berry
Read by
Martyn Swain
Release:
06/03/2025
Release:
06/03/2025
Release:
06/03/2025
Runtime:
8h 12m
Runtime:
8h 12m
Runtime:
8h 12m
Unabridged
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Pristine lawns, tennis whites, strawberries and cream, tennis is synonymous with the upper echelons of society, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll quickly discover a different history, one of untold struggles on and off the courts.
From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race, and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, "Workers' Wimbledon," battles for gender equality, and more.
Going beyond center court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.
From the birth of modern tennis in Victorian Britain to the present day, we bear witness to struggles around sexuality, gender, race, and class that have transformed the nature of tennis and sport itself. A People's History of Tennis is populated by diverse voices, recounting the sport's gay origins, "Workers' Wimbledon," battles for gender equality, and more.
Going beyond center court, this book reveals the hidden history of the game, providing a rich account of the challenges faced and victories won.
Release:
2025-06-03
2025-06-03
2025-06-03
Runtime:
Runtime:
Runtime:
8h 12m
8h 12m
8h 12m
Format:
audio
audio
audio
Weight:
0.0 lb
0.55 lb
0.5 lb
Language:
English
ISBN:
9798331909161
9798228605268
9798228605275
Publisher:
Tantor
Tantor
Tantor
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