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1312: Among the Ultras

A Journey with the World’s Most Extreme Fans

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You can see them, but you don't know them.

Ultras are football fans like no others. A hugely visible and controversial part of the global game, their credo and aesthetic replicated in almost every league everywhere on earth, a global movement of extreme fandom and politics is also one of the largest youth movements in the world. Yet they remain unknown: an anti-establishment force that is transforming both football and politics. In this book, James Montague goes underground to uncover the true face of this dissident force for the first time.

1312: Among the Ultras tells the story of how the movement began and how it grew to become the global phenomenon that now dominates the stadiums from the Balkans and Buenos Aires. With unprecedented insider access, the book investigates how ultras have grown into a fiercely political movement, embracing extremes on both the left and right; fighting against the commercialisation of football and society – and against the attempts to control them by the authorities, who both covet and fear their power.

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the author has clearly put the time in researching for this book. it's a good insight into the various football culture around the globe.

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If you are interested in the ultras/hooligan scene then you will enjoy this book.

James Wallace

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Dripping with the insight into the culture, history and life of these fan groups. A completely different way of looking at football & its fans.

astonishing

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Starts with the obvious then heads to Europe and blows your mind. Recommended for any football or politics enthusiast.

Eye Opener

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Like his previous books, this was thoroughly well researched and written by Montague. Clearly, he goes above and beyond in putting himself in (potentially) harms way to get a real insight into football ultra culture.

Well worth a purchase!

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