The man behind Liverpool's foundation following a dispute with Everton.
Anton Rippon Books
Anton Rippon is a British author whose work is deeply informed by his extensive background in journalism and publishing. He delves into themes of history and sport, with each word embodying his long career in print. Rippon explores his subjects with the thoroughness of a seasoned journalist, offering readers engaging and informed narratives. His style is both accessible and analytical, allowing him to approach a wide range of topics with a distinct perspective.
Dramatic accounts of living through the Blitz with insights into the political background to the first year of the Second World War.
The businessman whose ruthless political skills saw Arsenal leapfrog Tottenham Hotspur into the First Division. The manager who took Arsenal to a hat-trick of First Division titles after successfully appealing against a life ban imposed by the Football Association.
Gas Masks for Goal Posts
- 278 pages
- 10 hours of reading
When Britain declared war on Germany in September 1939, football came to an abrupt halt. Then it was realised that if victory was the national goal, soccer could help - and football went to war. Boosting morale among servicemen, munitions workers and beleaguered citizens alike - and raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for war funds.
Hitler's Olympics
- 228 pages
- 8 hours of reading
For two weeks in August 1936, Nazi Germany achieved an astonishing propaganda coup when it staged the Olympic Games in Berlin. This book tells the story of those remarkable Games, the first to overtly use the Olympic festival for political purposes. It is illustrated with almost 200 rare photographs of the event.
The narrative offers vivid and gripping accounts of individuals enduring the harrowing experiences of the Blitz during World War II. Through personal stories, it captures the resilience and courage of those affected by the relentless bombings, highlighting their struggles, fears, and moments of humanity amidst chaos. The book provides an intimate glimpse into daily life under siege, showcasing the profound impact of war on communities and the indomitable spirit of the people who faced unimaginable challenges.
Full assessment of the events that led to the Second World War.
Hitlerova olympiáda. Historie nacistických her roku 1936
- 246 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Monografie přibližuje přípravy i samotný průběh XI. letních olympijských her, které se roku 1936 konaly v Berlíně a byly zneužity k nacistické propagandě. Roku 1931 Mezinárodní olympijský výbor svěřil pořádání olympijských her roku 1936 Berlínu. Po svém politickém vítězství nacisté dokázali přesvědčit mezinárodní společenství, že jsou schopni uspořádat nestranné a svobodné hry. Rippon rekapituluje přípravy prvních zpolitizovaných her, roli samotného Hitlera při jejich plánování, průběh sportovních soutěží i nevšímavost mezinárodního společenství vůči násilné podstatě režimu. Publikace o "Hitlerově olympiádě" obsahuje bohatou fotografickou dokumentaci.
