The Hollow Crown
(Autor) Mark PeelPeel examines the huge demands the England captaincy imposes on the occupant and why few leave office with their reputation enhanced. You'll learn about the long-lasting legacy of the Hutton captaincy of the mid-1950s, the downfall of mavericks such as Brian Close, Tony Greig and Mike Gatting, the success of the Illingworth and Brearley eras and the chaos of the 1980s, when captains came and went with regular abandon, and finally the glory years of Michael Vaughan and Andrew Strauss. The Hollow Crown contains individual portraits of the 43 England captains, exploring their background, philosophy, strengths, weaknesses and the legacy they left, with special attention given to the likes of Hutton, May, Illingworth, Brearley, Atherton, Hussain, Vaughan and Strauss.
Mark Peel
Mark Peel is a renowned American author best known for his novel "New York Trilogy," a postmodern masterpiece that blurs the lines between reality and fiction. His minimalist writing style and complex narratives have earned him critical acclaim, cementing his place as a key figure in contemporary literature.
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