Behind the Curtain: Football in Eastern Europe by Jonathan Wilson (English) Pape

Description: Behind the Curtain by Jonathan Wilson The fascinating story of football in Eastern Europe following the collapse of the Berlin Wall, from the award-winning author of Inverting the Pyramid FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From the war-ravaged streets of Sarajevo, where turning up for training involved dodging snipers bullets, to the crumbling splendour of Budapests Bozsik Stadium, where the likes of Puskas and Kocsis masterminded the fall of England - the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed immeasurably since the fall of communism.Jonathan Wilson has travelled extensively behind the old Iron Curtain, viewing life beyond the fall of the Berlin Wall through the lens of football. Where once the state-controlled teams of the Eastern bloc passed their way with crisp efficiency to considerable success on the European and international stages, today the beautiful game in the East has been opened up to the free market and throughout the region a sense of chaos pervades. The threat of totalitarian interference no longer remains, but in its place mafia control is generally accompanied with a crippling lack of funds. Notes The fascinating story of football in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Berlin Wall. Author Biography Jonathan Wilson is the Football Correspondent for the Financial Times and has travelled widely throughout Eastern Europe. Review With style and erudition, [Wilson] proves that football is a metaphor, an allegory, and much more than just a game THE TIMES Enlightening THE SCOTSMAN Promotional A wonderfully well-written travelogue taking in life and football behind the old Iron Curtain. BEHIND THE CURTAIN is in the bestselling tradition of Simon Kuper, Jimmy Burns, David Winner, etc. A strong contender for the William Hill and National Sporting Club awards. As a teenager Jonathan Wilson holidayed in the former Yugoslavia; as a young journalist for onefootball.com and the Financial Times his obsession with the region took root. In terms of travel writing and sports writing, BEHIND THE CURTAIN is a worthy successor to FOOTBALL AGAINST THE ENEMY - now in its 15th impression in paperback. This is a must for armchair travellers and football fans alike. Its a book that had to be written. Excellent Simon Kuper. Long Description From the war-ravaged streets of Sarajevo, where turning up for training involved dodging snipers bullets, to the crumbling splendour of Budapests Bozsik Stadium, where the likes of Puskas and Kocsis masterminded the fall of England - the landscape of Eastern Europe has changed immeasurably since the fall of communism.Jonathan Wilson has travelled extensively behind the old Iron Curtain, viewing life beyond the fall of the Berlin Wall through the lens of football. Where once the state-controlled teams of the Eastern bloc passed their way with crisp efficiency to considerable success on the European and international stages, today the beautiful game in the East has been opened up to the free market and throughout the region a sense of chaos pervades. The threat of totalitarian interference no longer remains, but in its place mafia control is generally accompanied with a crippling lack of funds. Review Quote With style and erudition, [Wilson] proves that football is a metaphor, an allegory, and much more than just a game Promotional "Headline" The fascinating story of football in Eastern Europe after the collapse of the Berlin Wall Epic FINANCIAL TIMES A blissful book, lovingly and stylishly written DAILY TELEGRAPH Description for Sales People A wonderfully well-written travelogue taking in life and football behind the old Iron Curtain. Details ISBN0752879456 Author Jonathan Wilson Short Title BEHIND THE CURTAIN Language English ISBN-10 0752879456 ISBN-13 9780752879451 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2006 Imprint Orion Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 796.3340947 Affiliation Anglia Ruskin University Subtitle Football in Eastern Europe DOI 10.1604/9780752879451 UK Release Date 2006-11-01 Pages 352 Publisher Orion Publishing Co Publication Date 2006-11-01 Illustrations 8 Audience General NZ Release Date 2007-01-10 AU Release Date 2007-01-10 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14673538;

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