Mike Marqusee
Anyone But England : cricket and the national malaise
Interesting run through of the history of cricket focusing on England (or should that be England and Wales?) with a comparison to the wider political and economic changes in the UK and it's empire.
Written in 1994 by an American who is obviously pretty left wing and gives a corresponding analysis. I don't agree with everything written in the book and I must confess whilst it's uncomfortable having some home truths thrown at you by someone who has settled here of their own volition (i.e. not a refugee in any way) I do feel a bit like asking whether your native country is any better - or indeed much worse. Nevertheless a thought provoking book. I wonder what Bruce will think of it.
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