This revised and updated edition of David Frith’s monumental England Versus Australia continues the author’s legacy as one of cricket’s finest historians. It chronicles over a century of Ashes Test history, beginning with the very first Test in 1877 and spanning through to the late 1970s.
Featuring more than 1,000 photographs, many from private collections and rare archives, Frith captures the essence of the world’s oldest and most celebrated cricket rivalry — from W.G. Grace and Jack Hobbs to Bradman, Hutton, and Lillee.
Richly illustrated and meticulously researched, the book weaves together match summaries, historical analysis, and visual storytelling, offering readers a unique perspective on cricket’s evolution across eras.
The inclusion of forewords by Sir Donald Bradman, Sir Leonard Hutton, and Alan McGilvray adds both gravitas and authenticity, linking three of cricket’s greatest ambassadors to the definitive pictorial record of Ashes history.
The 1980 revised ABC edition is considered one of the most collectible versions of this title, especially in fine condition with its distinctive gold-toned dustjacket and updated photographic inserts.
This book is more scarce than the 1977 Rigby first edition due to limited ABC print runs.
