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World Encyclopaedia of Racing Drivers
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The definitive reference to the lives and achievements of 2,500 international racing drivers
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Peter Higham
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This remarkable work of unprecedented scale, presented in three volumes within a slipcase, outlines the lives and achievements of 2,500 racing drivers from all eras and all parts of the world. The result of many years of endeavour by a dedicated author, this mighty publication contains nearly a million words along with a comprehensive array of high-quality portrait photographs of the drivers described, in colour where possible, together with key biographical information and successes. This magnificent encyclopaedia breaks new ground in motor racing research and will be treasured by anyone interested in the history of the sport.
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Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 1048 pages, 1145 col & 1267 b&w Illustrations
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