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Overview
Overview
In the aftermath of the devastation from World War II, Italy was in shambles, with a depressed economy, and failed infrastructure.
The return of the popular sport of bicycle road racing, with epic battles between famed riders, helped to restore a sense of national pride and accomplishment- most notably with the Giro d'Italia competitions.
Against the backdrop of these gatherings of competitors, sponsors, news crews and spectators - behind the scenes - the races fomented a confluence of political, corporate, regional, and criminal agendas - most notably during the 1953 Giro race...
- Format: Trade Paperback
- Author: Brooks, E. Robert
- ISBN: 9781951772635
- Condition: New
- Dimensions: 8.00 x 0.21
- Number Of Pages: 102
- Publication Year: 2021