Manchester United: The Biography

Name: Manchester United: The Biography
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9780751539110
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The complete story of the world's greatest football club

By Jim White

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Manchester United: The Biography traces the club's extraordinary journey from its origins in the railway works of Newton Heath to its rise as Premier League and European champions. It covers pivotal moments including the tragic Munich Air Crash of 1958, the historic 1968 European Cup victory, the club’s Premiership dominance, and the controversial sale to Malcolm Glazer. Drawing on insights from players, managers, fans, and staff, Jim White offers a rich and captivating history for both die-hard and casual supporters.
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This book is ideal for football enthusiasts, Manchester United supporters, and readers interested in sports history who appreciate detailed, engaging biographies of iconic clubs.

* The story of the biggest football club in the world. * Covers everything from the birth of the club through to the 2008 Champions' League final in Moscow.

* Author PR to include media interviews * Review and feature coverage

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Manchester United: The Biography will do for the football team what Peter Ackroyd did for London in his huge bio of the same name. The book follows the club's extraordinary journey from its birth in the railway works of Newton Heath to its current status as Premier League and European champions.

The key stages in United's history will, of course, be covered: the Munich Air Crash of 1958, which saw the best part of an entire team (the Busby Babes) being killed; becoming the first English team to win the European Cup in 1968 (with Bobby Charlton and George Best); the dominance of the club in the Premiership; the controversial sale to American tycoon Malcolm Glazer, right up to Moscow 2008. But by drawing on the recollections of everyone from players and managers to fans and backroom staff, Jim has unearthed enough new material to interest die-hard fans and casual supporters alike.

A fascinating history of a remarkable football club, by one of Britain's best-known and most popular sports writers.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Sunday Business Post calls it "a rich and thoroughly enjoyable tapestry." The Irish Times describes the biography as "all encompassing yet readable," while the Financial Times suggests it will be a crucial reference for understanding the cult of Manchester United in the future.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780751539110

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2009

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Sphere

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 340g

Pages: 464

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About the Author

Jim White is an award winning sports journalist and long time columnist first for the Guardian and now the Daily Telegraph. Author of YOU'LL WIN NOTHING WITH KIDS.

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