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Drawing on extensive research and fresh interviews, the book traces the FIFA World Cup from its chaotic beginnings in 1930 to its emergence as a global sporting and cultural phenomenon, examining not only the matches and players but also the politics, rivalries, scandals, and societies surrounding the tournament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe World Cup began in Uruguay in 1930 after football had outgrown its role within the Olympic Games. From the first tournament's organisational difficulties to dramatic finals and unforgettable performances, the competition developed into a global event watched and followed across generations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJonathan Wilson goes beyond scores, goals, and champions to examine the wider significance of the tournament. The book explores how World Cup campaigns have reflected national identity, political change, social transformation, colonial histories, post-war recovery, and international tensions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt also investigates the less glamorous side of the competition, including bidding processes, FIFA politics, controversies, governance, and the use of major sporting events to influence international perceptions. By placing individual tournaments within their wider historical contexts, Wilson presents the World Cup as both a sporting competition and a reflection of the changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Discover\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe first World Cup:\u003c\/strong\u003e Revisit the inaugural 1930 tournament in Uruguay and the events that established the competition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly a century of football:\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the evolution of the World Cup across different eras, teams, and generations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLegendary moments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Discover the players, coaches, goals, tactical innovations, rivalries, and matches that have defined the tournament.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootball and politics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore how World Cup success and participation have intersected with national identity, political change, and international relations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFootball and history:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consider how tournaments have reflected major events such as post-war reconstruction, changing colonial relationships, and the emergence of new nations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControversy and governance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Examine bidding processes, scandals, FIFA's influence, and disputes surrounding the tournament.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSportswashing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Explore the political significance of hosting major football tournaments and the debates surrounding their use to shape international reputations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe World Cup as a global story:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understand how the history of the tournament is closely connected to the wider history of the modern world.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFootball and soccer fans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in FIFA World Cup history\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSports historians and journalists\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFans of football tactics, legendary players, and memorable tournaments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReaders interested in sport, politics, culture, and international relations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAnyone fascinated by the history and global impact of football\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You’ll Love This Book\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Power and the Glory\u003c\/strong\u003e treats the World Cup as more than a collection of football matches. Jonathan Wilson connects sporting moments with the political, cultural, and historical circumstances in which they occurred, showing how victories, defeats, controversies, and hosting decisions can carry significance far beyond the pitch.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRich in historical context and football detail, this paperback is an absorbing choice for readers who want to understand both the evolution of the world's most famous football tournament and the changing societies that have shaped it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jonathan Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54604219023635,"sku":"BY13.6045","price":1185.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/booksandyou.in\/products\/the-power-and-the-glory-a-new-history-of-the-world-cup","provider":"Books and You","version":"1.0","type":"link"}