Spartak Moscow a history of the people's team in the workers' state /

Edelman, Robert, 1945-

Spartak Moscow a history of the people's team in the workers' state / Robert Edelman. - Ithaca : Cornell University Press, (c)2009. - 1 online resource (xiii, 346 pages) : illustrations.

Includes bibliographies and index.

Spartak's roots : futbol in the 'hood, 1900-1917 -- Before there was Spartak, 1917-1935 -- The battle is joined, 1936-1937 -- On top and bottom, 1937-1944 -- The golden age of Soviet soccer : Spartak in eclipse, 1945-1948 -- Spartak resurgent, 1949-1952 -- Thaw, change, and resurrection, 1953-1956 -- Good-bye, golden age, 1957-1964 -- Uncertainly ever after, 1964-1991.



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Spartak (Soccer team)--History.


Soccer--History.--Soviet Union
Soccer--Social aspects--Soviet Union.


Electronic Books.

GV943 / .S637 2009