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

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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
Main Author: Erenberg, Lewis A., 1944-
Format: eBook
Language:English
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.
Electronic books.
History
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Call Number: GV1136.8 .E74 2006eb
 
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