Brilliant Orange: The Neurotic Genius of Dutch Soccer
- ISBN-10
- 1590200551
- ISBN-13
- 9781590200551
- Category
- Sports & Recreation
- Pages
- 288
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2008-07
- Publisher
- Abrams Press
- Author
- David Winner
Description
A peculiar aspect of Dutch culture is brought to life through a form of soccer called Total Football, detailing a colorful cast of characters, including anarchists, church painters, skinheads, and Holland's beloved soccer players.
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- 2001-03-19
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