Australian Rules Football During the First World War (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics)
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Book Synopsis: The book explores the intersection between the Great War and patriotism through an examination of the effects of both on Australia’s most popular football code. The work is chronological, and therefore provides an easy path by which events may be followed. Ultimately it seeks to shine a light on and provide considerable detail to a much-ignored period in Australian Rules football history, including women’s football history, that was subject to much upheaval and which reflected considerable social and class divisions in society at the time. One hundred years on, the Australian Football League presents past soldier footballers as unequivocal representatives of a unifying national ‘Anzac’ spirit. That is far from the reality of football’s First World War experience.
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Discover the untold story of Australian Rules Football during the First World War with Australian Rules Football During the First World War (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics)! This groundbreaking book delves into the fascinating intersection between the Great War and patriotism, showcasing the profound impact both had on Australia's most beloved football code.
Through a meticulous chronological exploration, this book offers you an immersive journey, allowing you to trace the events that shaped Australian Rules football during this tumultuous period. Gain deep insights into a chapter of history that has been overlooked for far too long.
Not only does this engrossing read shed light on the significant societal changes that occurred during the war, but it also highlights the often-ignored contributions of women's football during this time. Explore how football mirrored the social and class divisions of society, offering a thought-provoking analysis of the complexities that surrounded the game back then.
As we commemorate the centennial anniversary, it becomes evident that the Australian Football League's portrayal of past soldier footballers as unifying representatives of the 'Anzac' spirit fails to capture the nuanced reality of football's First World War experience. Uncover the truth with Australian Rules Football During the First World War (Palgrave Studies in Sport and Politics)!
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