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The GAA is the largest sports body in Ireland and one of the largest amateur sporting associations in the world. Its contribution to social and civic life in twentieth-century Ireland has been incalculable.
Particularly strong on the early years and growth of the GAA, up to 1922. One of the first 'general histories' of the GAA.
External stain ( no internal marks) to top edge of page block but otherwise minimal marks only to front endpages.
Until 1980, there was no published history of the Association. In that year the first edition of Marcus de Burca's survey appeared and immediately established itself as the definitive work.
'De Búrca has...done massive research into the history of his subject. In doing so, he has served the GAA well. What is more important, however, is that he has served Irish history well.' Sean Kilfeather, The Irish Times
