Long and detailed i confess i got bogged down somewhat in the middle but nontheless surely the most comprehensive account of cricket's most notorious series that threatened diplomatic relations between the imperial nation and its dominion. Led by the haughty Jardine England set about trying to neuter Bradman to regain the Ashes using leg theory with fast bowler Douglas Jardine. England won by 4 1 and the Australians are still whining nearly 90 years later. The MCC left in a difficult position eventually agreed to its being outlawed. ( )

Great book to read when skiing in the Alps! Shows how much cricket has changed since the days of the Bodyline tour. Puts in to context the classic tussles over the Ashes and shows that Aussies can whinge with the best of the Pommies! ( )