The Spirit of the Game: How Sport Made the Modern World

Mihir Bose has covered the sports-politics-business nexus for almost 30 years. His hugely ambitious new book examines not only how sport has become big business but also how this change has altered the original concept of sporting spirit . . . Mr Bose s research is wide and deep, and his prose bright and clear. He has wonderfully illuminated the rise and fall of the sporting spirit.–Simon Kuper, FT

A readable account of sport’s tortuous journey from simple hobby to global behemoth.–Chris Maume, Independent

It s a huge undertaking and Bose . . . knows his stuff.–Metro

Excellent new book.–Choice Magazine

It s a huge undertaking and Bose, as you would expect from the BBC Sports editor, know his stuff.– Metro

Wonderfully rich in historical detail and anecdote. –Ed Smith, Spectator

The Book is full of fascinating detail, told with exuberance and learning. It is a superbly entertaining read.–Peter Oborne, Daily Telegraph

Comprehensive, perceptive, well-informed.–Simon Redfern, Independent on Sunday.

Packed with fascinating stories.–We Love This Book

Bose’s impressive book collates a vast amount of detail. –Evening Standard

Mihir Bose has covered the sports-politics-business nexus for almost 30 years. His hugely ambitious new book examines not only how sport has become big business but also how this change has altered the original concept of sporting spirit . . . Mr Bose s research is wide and deep, and his prose bright and clear. He has wonderfully illuminated the rise and fall of the sporting spirit. –Simon Kuper, FT