Nuvolari. Christopher Hilton

Цена 67.79 USD

EAN/UPC/ISBN Code 9781780910994

Автор

Страниц 272

Год выпуска 2012

This is a biography about Tazio Nuvolari (1892-1953) who is widely regarded as the greatest racing driver of all time. In this fascinating assessment of Nuvolari"s life, Christopher Hilton seeks to understand Nuvolari the man - and the Nuvolari legend as it unfolded. This new biography is an invaluable addition to motor racing history and essential reading for anyone interested in the sport. During the 1930s into the 1940s his reputation for skill and bravery eclipsed a whole generation of rivals. Even today his name alone evokes a classic era in the history of road and Grand Prix racing. Yet there is no current affordable biography of him in the English language. Using original documentary material, race reports of the time from several countries and the recollections of Nuvolari"s contemporaries, the author recreates the excitement generated by his driving and the impact it made on motorsport. Nuvolari"s virtuosity at the wheel came with a competitive instinct so fierce that he...