The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History

Name: The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781835874868
Price: 7.99 NZD
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By David Arscott and Arscott, David

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The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event. From the tournament's founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global... Read More

Format: Hardback

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The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event.

A witty and entertaining look at the history, drama and oddities of football's greatest tournament - packed with facts, trivia and tales from the pitch and beyond.

Description

The World Cup: A Very Peculiar History tells the fascinating, funny and sometimes outrageous story of the world's most popular sporting event.

From the tournament's founding and political controversies to heroic players, bizarre matches and unforgettable goals, this book explores how football became a truly global obsession.

With lively writing, cartoon-style artwork and curious stats on everything from 'The Hand of God' to the dirtiest matches ever played, it's a perfect mix of history and humour for football fans young and old.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781835874868

Publisher: Bonnier Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 23 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hatch

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 109.0mm

Height: 162.0mm

Weight: 244g

Pages: 192

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