A Nation Imagined

Hilary Beckles

The publication of A Nation Imagined falls squarely within the West Indies Cricket Board’s celebrations of 75 years of West Indies’ entry into Test cricket. Produced under the theme “75 Years of Windies Test Cricket: Uniting the Region, Exciting the World”, this commemorative book is a treasure trove of facts and anecdotes and a must have for every cricket lover.

Written by Professor Hillary Beckles, Pro Vice Chancellor of the University of the West Indies and principal of the Cave Hill Campus, A Nation Imagined captures the history of the West Indies most enduring unifying symbol. The story of the 1928 West Indies cricket test team is told in an easily readable style and is complemented by copious pictures and photographs as well as critical archival material such as score sheets and press reports.

Category: Contemporary Caribbean Society and Culture
Publication Date: 2003
Extent: 150 pages
Size: 5¾ x 10
ISBN 978-976-637-161-6 / 976-637-161-X
Binding: Paperback
Price: US $9.95