For Poulton and England - The Life and Times of an Edwardian Rugby Hero

James Corsan

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Why I wrote this book

I wrote this book as a labour of love. Ronald Poulton has been a hero of mine for thirty years. Hopefully it may appeal to a wider readership than just rugby fans, e.g. First World War research enthusiasts and anyone interested in the Edwardian era.

Synopsis

An outstanding leader and personality in every respect, Poulton captained England to what is now called a 'Grand Slam' in 1914 the last season before the First World War. Once war was declared he spent seven months training in England with his battalion of the Royal Berkshire Regiment before crossing to Belgium via France at the end of March 1915. Five weeks later he was shot dead by a sniper in the trenches, still aged only twenty-five.

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"… much, much more than a biography of arguably the greatest rugby player of all time. This is an evocative reflection of a generation of lost talent slaughtered in the First World War. You don’t need to be interested in rugby to enjoy or learn from this book."

About the Author

James Corsan was born in 1951. He began professional life as a barrister and then survived a quarter of a century in the British film and television industry. This is his first book.

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