{"product_id":"juve-100-years-of-an-italian-football-dynasty","title":"Juve!: 100 Years of an Italian Football Dynasty","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eJuve! is a definitive history of the iconic football club, Juventus, exploring its glory, scandal, stars, and enduring influence on Italian life. Despite its success, the club has been associated with match-fixing, doping, and political chicanery, making it both Italy's best-supported team and its most despised. The book chronicles the triumphs and tragedies of the Agnelli family and the icons who have represented them for nearly a century, offering a nuanced view of the club's place in Italian society. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 21 October 2021\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Vintage Publishing\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuventus, the iconic football club, has a rich history filled with glory, scandal, and stars that have left an enduring influence on Italian life. Despite its utter dominance in the Italian game, a darker reality emerges, overshadowing the club's success. For over a century, Juventus and its billionaire owners, the Agnelli family, have been associated with match-fixing, doping, political chicanery, and more. While La Vecchia Signora remains Italy's best-supported team, it is also its most despised.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJuve! charts the story of Italy's great sporting dynasty, chronicling the triumphs and tragedies of the Agnellis and the icons who have been their sporting emissaries for almost a century. The book explores the complexities of Juventus, portraying it as both the pride of Italy and its dark heart. It raises questions about whether the club is a footballing colossus or a vanity project, as things in Italy often tend to be nuanced and multifaceted.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThrough extensive research and compelling storytelling, Juve! provides a unique perspective on the world of football and Italian society. It delves into the club's history, its cultural significance, and its impact on the lives of its fans and the wider community. The book offers a balanced view, examining both the positive aspects of Juventus' influence and the challenges it faces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are a football fan or a curious observer of Italian culture, Juve! is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of this iconic football club and its profound impact on Italian life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 127 x 198 x 33 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781787290518                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Herbie Sykes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101888016634,"sku":"9781787290518","price":9.27,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/juve-100-years-of-an-italian-football-dynasty","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}