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Erenberg, Lewis A., 1944-

The greatest fight of our generation Louis vs. Schmeling / [electronic resource] : Lewis A. Erenberg. - New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2006. - 1 online resource (xii, 274 p.) : ill., ports.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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.

ISBN: 9780199788729 (ebook) : No price

Subjects--Personal Names:
Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.
Schmeling, Max, 1905-2005.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Boxing--Social aspects--History.
Nationalism and sports--History.
Sports rivalries--History.

LC Class. No.: GV1136.8

Dewey Class. No.: 796.8309043