The Making of Contemporary Africa: The Development of African Society Since 1800

by Bill Freund
The Making of Contemporary Africa: The Development of African Society Since 1800 cover
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  • Added: 2025-10-26
  • Updated: 2025-10-31
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goodreads.com · Unknown · 2025-11-14
positive 4.00

The book provides a valuable depiction of a fabled coach and the start of a college football dynasty, focusing on George Gipp's life and his impact on Notre Dame football. It is a welcome resource on a legendary figure.

The book delves into the life of George Gipp, one of the greatest football players of the early 20th century, and his impact on Notre Dame football. It is a welcome resource on a legendary figure, providing a full picture of Gipp's life and his relationship with coach Knute Rockne. The book is also a valuable depiction of the start of a college football dynasty. However, Gipp's short and colorful life, marked by a propensity for drinking and gambling, is as much about Rockne and Notre Dame football as it is about Gipp himself.

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    A welcome resource on a legendary figure, also giving a valuable depiction of a fabled coach and the start of a college football dynasty.

    The problem is that Gipp was a reticent loner who died 90 years ago at the age of 25.

    The book is as much about coach Knute Rockne and Notre Dame football as it is about Gipp, whose short, colorful life was marked by a propensity to spend more time drinking and gambling than attending class.

bloomsbury.com · Unknown · 2016-08-25
good 3.50

The book provides a solid overview of George Gipp and Knute Rockne's impact on Notre Dame football, though some reviewers found the content repetitive and lacking in depth about Gipp's personal life. The book is recommended for Notre Dame fans but may not fully satisfy those seeking a detailed biography of George Gipp.

The book delves into the lives of George Gipp and Knute Rockne, highlighting their significant contributions to Notre Dame football. It covers Gipp's years at Notre Dame and provides context about the era, including the onset of Prohibition and its impact on the Midwest. While the book is well-researched and offers a good overview of the period, some reviewers noted that it lacks depth in Gipp's personal life and tends to repeat information. The book is particularly recommended for Notre Dame fans who are interested in the history of the football program. However, those looking for a more detailed and personal biography of George Gipp might find the content somewhat lacking. Overall, the book provides a solid foundation for understanding the rise of Notre Dame football and the legendary figures associated with it.

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    Solid book especially for Notre Dame fans. The title is a little misleading as the book dives into much more than the life of George Gipp.

    It turns out that George Gipp's life story isn't very remarkable. Jack Cavanaugh does a nice job with what he has, but there's not much meat here

    Great read. After hearing so much about Knute Rockne and George Gipp and the famous quote, "Win one for the Gipper" i thought it was about time I learned the whole story.

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