Swallows and Hawke: England's Cricket Tourists, the MCC and the Making of South Africa 1888-1968
Jul 2022 · Pitch Publishing
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A gripping account of cricket, empire, and racial identity in South Africa, 1888-1968.
Swallows and Hawke delves into 80 years of South African cricket, revealing the sport's deep ties to the country's social and political evolution. From thrilling Test wins to iconic clashes, experience the intensity faced by cricketers battling extreme conditions and a resilient opposition.
Explore the hidden stories beyond the pitch: emissaries of Empire navigating mining compounds, Zulu dances, and political power. Discover how English cricket tours shaped South Africa's journey through colonialism, segregation, and apartheid. This is more than a sports story; it's a reflection on race, resistance, and the enduring legacy of Empire. Perfect for readers interested in sports history, South African history, and the sociology of sports.
A gripping account of cricket, empire, and racial identity in South Africa, 1888-1968.
Swallows and Hawke delves into 80 years of South African cricket, revealing the sport's deep ties to the country's social and political evolution. From thrilling Test wins to iconic clashes, experience the int...
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Dr Richard Parry writes on cricket and resistance to colonialism, was joint editor of Cricket and Society in South Africa (2018) and co-author of Too Black to Wear Whites: The Story of Krom Hendricks (2021). Prof. Andre Odendaal is a former first-class cricketer and writer in residence at the University of the Western Cape, and is currently project leader for a new four-volume revisionist history of SA cricket from 1795 to the present.
Dr Richard Parry writes on cricket and resistance to colonialism, was joint editor of Cricket and Society in South Africa (2018) and co-author of Too Black to Wear Whites: The Story of Krom Hendricks (2021). Prof. Andre Odendaal is a former first-class cricketer and writer in residence at the Uni...
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