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The fight of his life : Joe Louis's battle for freedom during World War II / Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts.
Van Pelt Library GV1132.L6 S65 2025
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Smith, Johnny (John Matthew), Author.
- Roberts, Randy, 1951- author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American boxers--Biography.
- African American boxers.
- Boxers (Sports)--United States--Biography.
- Boxers (Sports).
- World War, 1939-1945--African Americans--Biography.
- World War, 1939-1945.
- African American soldiers--Biography.
- African American soldiers.
- Louis, Joe, 1914-1981.
- Louis, Joe.
- United States--Race relations--History--20th century.
- United States.
- Genre:
- Biographies.
- Physical Description:
- vii, 341 pages, 8 unpaged leaves of plates : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Edition:
- First edition.
- Other Title:
- Joe Louis's battle for democracy during World War II
- Place of Publication:
- New York, NY : Basic Books, 2025.
- Summary:
- The Fight of His Life chronicles the life of heavyweight boxing champion Joe Louis, from his iconic 1938 victory over Max Schmeling to his service in World War II. Beyond the ring, Louis became a pioneering activist, challenging racial discrimination in the military and fighting for civil rights after the war. Johnny Smith and Randy Roberts highlight both his athletic greatness and his enduring impact as a political and social trailblazer.
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 287-325) and index.
- ISBN:
- 9781541605060
- 1541605063
- OCLC:
- 1533705315
- Publisher Number:
- 90103155911
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