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A Social History of Swimming in England, 1800 – 1918

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About A Social History of Swimming in England, 1800 – 1918

Fully exploring the links between swimming and other aspects of English society including; class, education, gender, municipal governance, sexuality and the Victorian invention of the sports amateur/professional divide, this unique book is the first of its kind and will be an important landmark in the establishment of swimming history as a topic of scholarly investigation.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138880405
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 168
  • Published:
  • August 10, 2015
  • Dimensions:
  • 189x246x10 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 317 g.
Delivery: 1-2 weeks
Expected delivery: January 8, 2025

Description of A Social History of Swimming in England, 1800 – 1918

Fully exploring the links between swimming and other aspects of English society including; class, education, gender, municipal governance, sexuality and the Victorian invention of the sports amateur/professional divide, this unique book is the first of its kind and will be an important landmark in the establishment of swimming history as a topic of scholarly investigation.

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