Since England's famous 1966 World Cup victory, Alf Ramsey has been regarded as the greatest of all British football managers. By placing Ramsey in an historical context, this work provides an insight into the world of professional football and the fabric of British society over the span of his life.

The Fifth Earl of Rosebery was a glamorous politician of the late Victorian age. He captivated the masses and was the natural successor when Gladstone retired in 1894. Through research, this book provides insights into the man and his involvement in the controversial episodes of the era, from the Jameson Raid to the trial of Oscar Wilde.

Product Description: Few modern British sportsmen have fascinated the public more than Geoff Boycott. In this first comprehensive and balanced account of Boycott’s life – fully updated to include his battle against cancer – award-winning author Leo McKinstry lifts the lid on one of cricket’s great enigmatic characters...read more

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