Bradman vs Bodyline: The inside story of the most notorious Ashes series in history

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Roland Perry

Bradman vs Bodyline

The inside story of the most notorious Ashes series in history

Roland Perry

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Allen & Unwin
19 October 2021

Biography: sport; Sports & outdoor recreation; Cricket

'Roland Perry is gloriously readable, always thoughtful.' Wisden

The 1932-33 Ashes was the most notorious and polarising series in the history of cricket.

The events of that turbulent summer centred around Don Bradman, the greatest batsman ever to play the game. With him in their side, Australia appeared unbeatable. And yet England alleged they had found the one shortcoming in Bradman's extraordinary technique. Their ruthless attempts to exploit that real or imagined vulnerability created an international crisis that threatened the very fabric of the Empire.

Using new material and his previous unparalleled access to Sir Donald Bradman, Roland Perry has written the definitive account of Bradman and the Bodyline series. Compelling, extensively researched and full of new insights, Bradman vs Bodyline takes us behind the scenes as first Arthur Carr then Douglas Jardine planned a 'fast leg theory' attack designed to potentially injure Australia's unstoppable batsman, and the rest of the team, to allow England to retake the Ashes.

From Bodyline's genesis in English county cricket to the key protagonists of Jardine, Harold Larwood and Bradman himself, Roland Perry has written the complete and captivating story of a sporting outrage that came closer to destroying the relationship between Australia and England than anything before or since.

Praise for The Don, Roland Perry's bestselling biography of Sir Donald Bradman

'The Don is a sterling biography . . . it gives a riveting account of many of Bradman's innings, and one can almost feel the excitement that gripped cricket fans when he strode out to bat.' Herald Sun

'A riveting and engrossing account of the life and times of cricket's mega hero . . . Bradmanlike in research and presentation.' Australian Cricket Magazine

By: Roland Perry
Imprint: Allen & Unwin
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm,
Weight: 526g
ISBN: 9781760879150
ISBN 10: 1760879150
Publication Date: 19 October 2021
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Roland Perry is the bestselling author of The Don, The Changi Brownlow, Bill the Bastard, Horrie the War Dog and Red Lead among many others.