The Same Old Game

Pre-Columbian Americans, Aboriginal Australians, the Ancient Chinese, the Romans, the Vikings, the Celts and many other cultures played ball games long before modern laws were written for different kinds of football in the 19th century. In this intriguing new book, Mike Roberts explores them all in detail, and draws on the very latest research while re-examining the original sources to dispel a number of myths before tracing the early development of football and similar games in Western Europe, and presents plenty of surprises along the way! Sport and history combine to tell a fascinating story as we discover the truth about the medieval folk games that went on to become the modern codes of soccer, rugby union, rugby league, and Gaelic, Australian, American and Canadian football.Visit www.sameoldgame.com for full details and also to learn about The Same Old Game Volume Two: Codification