The pocket GIANTS series from The History Press is dedicated to “people who changed the world and why they matter,” featuring the likes of Napoleon, Abraham Lincoln, Anne Frank, and Nelson Mandela. The fact that George Best was selected is no surprise; he had the potential to be the greatest footballer to ever live. Cover Art Courtesy of Independent Publishers Group George Best: pocket GIANTS by Jim White is a well-written, quality text, yet it is very sad and reads much like a
We’ve read and reviewed dozens and dozens of books about the English Premier League. But Jim White’s Premier League: A History in 10 Matches is a bit different and consequently, better as a result. Cover Art Courtesy of IPG White is a talented and renowned sportswriter and his quality shines through in this book. While choosing a certain number of matches to highlight is not a novel idea, White gives the approach a new spin. His ten choices are solid ones to say
