1914-1981

". . . recount[s] the politically and racially charged rivalry between African-American boxing champion Joe Louis and white German boxer Max Schmeling, which grew between their 1936 and 1938 matches. Tracing both men's careers from inception until they hung up their gloves, the authors illuminate how emblematic each was to his country while exploring the social issues of the day"--Publisher's description.

Examines the careers of both Joe Louis and Max Schmeling, their historic matches in 1936 and 1938 in the midst of Nazism, and the cultural and social divisions the two men came to represent.

The life story of Joe Louis, heavyweight champion boxer, with the complete history of his career in the ring.

Presents a collection of photographs depicting the life of Joe Louis, focusing on his professional boxing career, and examines how he became the first African-American to be recognized as a popular figure by many in the twentieth century.

". . . recount[s] the politically and racially charged rivalry between African-American boxing champion Joe Louis and white German boxer Max Schmeling, which grew between their 1936 and 1938 matches. Tracing both men's careers from inception until they hung up their gloves, the authors illuminate how emblematic each was to his country while exploring the social issues of the day"--Publisher's description.

An illustrated introduction to the life and accomplishments of professional boxer Joe Louis.

Presents a picture book chronicling the boxing match between African American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling on the eve of World War II. Describes how black and white Americans joined together to cheer on Louis in this historic match.

A biography in pictures of African-American boxer Joe Louis.

Tells about Joe Louis, an African American boxer, and his match against German boxer, Max Schmeling, in 1938.

Describes the background and the actions of Joe Louis's most famous bouts.