by E. Robert Brooks (Author)
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 - especially 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...
Number of Pages: 102
Dimensions: 0.21 x 8 x 5 IN
Publication Date: February 14, 2021