{"product_id":"1966-from-good-vibrations-to-world-cup-victory","title":"1966: From Good Vibrations to World Cup Victory","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: x-large;\"\u003eRelive the Year England Ruled the World\u003cbr\u003e 1966 and the Summer of Soccer\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"justify\"\u003eIn 1966, the world was transformed by the pulse of the Swinging Sixties, and nowhere was this more apparent than in England, where vibrant music, shifting social norms, and soccer collided in unforgettable fashion. Against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and bold cultural change, England’s national football team delivered a performance for the ages, seizing a dramatic 4-2 World Cup victory over West Germany at Wembley. The final, watched by over 32 million fans, became an indelible moment in soccer history—etched in the memories of everyone who lived through that iconic year.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nPaul Feeney’s \"1966: From Good Vibrations to World Cup Victory\" captures not just the on-pitch heroics of Geoff Hurst and Bobby Moore, but also the spirit of a nation coming alive. As the Beatles topped charts and London became the epicenter of global fashion and music, the beautiful game united communities and inspired generations. Soccer, television, and British pop culture intertwined, making 1966 a touchstone for football fans and nostalgia seekers alike.\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFeeney’s vivid storytelling immerses readers in a time when watching football meant crowding around grainy black-and-white TVs, adjusting aerials, and celebrating in the streets. The book’s blend of social history and soccer insight makes it essential reading for anyone curious about the roots of modern football and the cultural revolution that shaped England’s identity.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\"1966: From Good Vibrations to World Cup Victory\" is more than a sports book; it’s a chronicle of hope, unity, and transformation. Soccer fans, historians, and anyone fascinated by the era will find themselves transported back to a summer that changed the game—and the country—forever.\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(218, 32, 42);\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublisher:\u003cspan\u003eThe History Press\u003c\/span\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/thehistorypress.co.uk\/%0A\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eFascinating Selection of Books – A Must See! \u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePublished: July 7, 2016\u003cbr\u003ePrice: £15.99\u003cbr\u003eHardback: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003eISBN-13: \u003cspan\u003e978-0750968287\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 11.1 x 1.52 x 17.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PUBLISHED 2016","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57062736265596,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1060\/2756\/files\/1966-From-Good-Vibrations-to-World-Cup-Victory.png?v=1782105927","url":"https:\/\/www.soccerbooks.co.uk\/sv\/products\/1966-from-good-vibrations-to-world-cup-victory","provider":"SOCCER BOOKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}