The greatest fight of our generation : Louis vs. Schmeling /

Lewis A. Erenberg describes a boxing match that transcended the sport to become an iconic event, a symbol of political tensions around the globe. On 22 June 1938, Joe Louis, who had been defeated in 12 rounds by Max Schmeling, won the rematch in just two minutes.

Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Erenberg, Lewis A., 1944-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: New York : Oxford University Press, 2006.
Subjects:
Louis, Joe, > 1914-1981.
Schmeling, Max, > 1905-2005.
Louis, Joe, > 1914-1981
Schmeling, Max, > 1905-2005
Boxing > Social aspects > History.
Nationalism and sports > History.
Sports rivalries > History.
Boxe > Aspect social > Histoire.
Nationalisme et sports > Histoire.
Rivalité sportive > Histoire.
SPORTS & RECREATION > Boxing.
Boxing > Social aspects
Nationalism and sports
Sports rivalries
Bokssport.
History
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: "More than a prizefight"
  • Down but not out: boxing in the Great Depression.
  • Coming off the canvas: the renaissance of boxing in the Great Depression.
  • Max Schmeling's Sieg
  • Ein Deutscher Sieg (Max Schmeling's victory
  • a German victory)
  • The Braddock affair and the color line.
  • The greatest fight of our generation.
  • This is the Army.
  • Last rounds.
  • Epilogue: Winners and losers.

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