A revised edition of a monumental work that traces the origins of the "irrational" rules of soccer and rugby, where passes are made backward while aiming for the goal, back to medieval England. It reveals the spirit of love for the sport. Publisher: Heibonsha Release Date: 2001/11/1 Condition The cover has some minor scratches, but the text is clean with no writing or underlining. Overall, it is in good condition. Although thoroughly checked, please understand that as this is a used item, there may be unforeseen scratches, dirt, or underlining.