{"title":"Brian D. Bunk","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrian D. Bunk offers readers a compelling dive into the world of sports through concise, engaging narratives. His works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Soccer\u003c\/em\u003e, illuminate the cultural and historical significance of sport with clarity and insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of sports history and enthusiasts alike will appreciate Bunk’s ability to distil complex stories into accessible and thought-provoking accounts. His writing captures the passion and global reach of sports in a refreshingly succinct style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shortest-history-of-soccer-by-brian-d-bunk-9798893031218","title":"The Shortest History of Soccer","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow did a simple kicking game conquer the world? In this concise yet comprehensive history, sports historian Brian D. Bunk traces soccer’s unlikely, meteoric rise, showing how a pastime humbly rooted in English schoolyard contests grew to become the planet’s most popular sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eToday, soccer is a cultural and economic juggernaut: The World Cup, the sport’s crown jewel, is now our most-watched sporting event, and one of soccer’s biggest stars, Cristiano Ronaldo, is the world’s most-followed person on social media. Soccer even has the power, as Bunk’s surprising history recounts, to sway elections and topple governments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on key historical and contemporary events both on and off the field, from famous victories to the dark money and backroom deals that now power the game at its highest levels, Bunk shows us the many ways that a single soccer goal today may not only electrify a sold-out stadium but reverberate around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History\u003c\/em\u003e books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"W W Norton \u0026 Co Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47722917855468,"sku":"9798893031218","price":47.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9798893031218-the-shortest-history-of-soccer.jpg?v=1781051131"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/brian-d-bunk.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}