ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing, London] Softcover Paperback. An examination of football's greatest rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid by the top Spanish football expert and historian Sid Lowe'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe.It's more than a game. It's a war.It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid.Only, it's not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams' recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport's greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stefano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club's defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames.By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never ...
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ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Random House 2014-08-07, London] Softcover Language: ENG
[London, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2014]

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing, London] Softcover Paperback. An examination of football's greatest rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid by the top Spanish football expert and historian Sid Lowe'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe.It's more than a game. It's a war.It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid.Only, it's not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams' recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport's greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stefano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club's defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames.By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never ...
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ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing, London] Softcover Paperback. An examination of football's greatest rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid by the top Spanish football expert and historian Sid Lowe'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe.It's more than a game. It's a war.It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid.Only, it's not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams' recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport's greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stefano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club's defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames.By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never ...
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ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Yellow Jersey 07/08/2014] Softcover This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2014]

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing] Softcover Condition: Fine, Pages: 448, Size: 19.8x12.6x3.2
[Maidenhead, Berkshire, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2014]

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing, United Kingdom, London] Softcover A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries Independent Sports Book of the Year Sunday Times Its Messi vs Ronaldo, its Catalonia vs Castilla. Its the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Francos fascists. Its majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. Its the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. Its more than a game. Its a war. Its Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Only, its not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sports greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stefano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his clubs defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so he reveals the human story behind this explosive rivalry. The book has been read, but is in ...

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing Aug 2014] Softcover Neuware - 'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It's more than a game. It's a war.It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Only, it's not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams' recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport's greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club's defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so ...

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Vintage Publishing Aug 2014] Softcover Neuware - 'A history of modern Spain told through one of world football's most intense rivalries' Independent'Sports Book of the Year' Sunday TimesIt's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It's more than a game. It's a war.It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Only, it's not that simple. From the wounds left by the civil war to the teams' recent global domination, historian and expert on Spanish football, Sid Lowe lifts the lid on sport's greatest rivalry. Lowe has spoken to the biggest names and the forgotten heroes who defined their clubs. Men like Alfredo Di Stéfano and Johan Cruyff as well as the only survivor of the most politically charged game in history, the Barcelona striker who knocked Madrid out of the European Cup for the first time ever, and the president who celebrated his club's defining moment by taking a midnight dip in the Thames. By exploring the history, politics, culture, economics and language, while never forgetting the drama on the pitch, Lowe demonstrates the symbiotic nature of the relationship between these two football giants. In doing so ...

ISBN10: 0224091808, ISBN13: 9780224091800, [publisher: Yellow Jersey] Softcover It's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It's more than a game. It's a war. It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 199 x 29. Weight in Grams: 340. 2014. Paperback. . . . .
[Galway, GY, Ireland] [Publication Year: 2014]

Yellow Jersey Press 2014 Mass-market paperback New It's Messi vs Ronaldo, it's Catalonia vs Castilla. It's the nation against the state, freedom fighters vs Franco's fascists. It's majestic goals and mesmerising skills, red cards and bench brawls. It's the best two teams on the planet going face to face and toe to toe. It's more than a game. It's a war. It's Barcelona vs Real Madrid. Num Pages: 448 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DSE; WSBT; WSJA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 130 x 199 x 29. Weight in Grams: 340. 2014. Paperback.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.