A Century of Ashes: An Anthology, edited by Robin Bromby, is a comprehensive and reflective tribute to one hundred years of Ashes cricket — the most celebrated rivalry in the sport’s history.
 
Published in 1982 by Resolution Press, this anthology compiles essays, match reports, and commentary from notable cricket writers and players, spanning the period from the first Test in 1877 to the 1981 series, including the unforgettable drama of Botham’s Ashes.
 
Bromby, a respected journalist and historian, curates a mix of firsthand accounts, historical analysis, and retrospective reflections, offering readers a balanced blend of literary and sporting insight. The anthology draws from multiple eras and sources, highlighting cricket’s evolving strategies, personalities, and cultural significance.
 
The book is complemented by photographs and reproductions of historical memorabilia, including a frontispiece of the original Ashes urn and related artefacts, symbolising the enduring legacy of the series.
 
This first edition (1982) is notable for being one of the few independent Australian-published Ashes anthologies of the early 1980s, on a limited print run.