Joe Louis
Randy Roberts • Yale University Press • ISBN-13 978‑0300177633
Joe Louis
Randy Roberts • Yale University Press
ISBN-10: 0300177631 · ISBN-13: 978‑0300177633
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This definitive biography chronicles the life and career of Joe Louis, one of the most significant sports figures of the twentieth century. Randy Roberts examines Louis's unprecedented twenty-five title defenses and his profound cultural impact as a symbol of American resilience during the era of the Great Depression and World War II. The narrative explores the intersection of professional boxing, racial politics, and the complex personal struggles that defined the champion's legacy.
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