Rocky Marciano: The Rock of His Times (Sport and Society)

Rocky Marciano: The Rock of His Times (Sport and Society)

In this captivating and complex portrait of an American sports legend, Russell Sullivan confirms Rocky Marciano's place as a symbol and cultural icon of his era. As much as he embodied the wholesome, rags-to-riches patriotism of a true American hero, he also reflected the racial and ethnic tensions festering behind the country's benevolent facade. Spirited, fast-paced, and rich in detail, "Rocky Marciano" is the first book to place the boxer in the context of his times. Capturing his athletic accomplishments against the colorful backdrop of the 1950s fight scene, Sullivan examines how Marciano's career reflected the glamour and scandal of boxing as well as tenor of his times.
Country USA
Manufacturer University of Illinois Press
Binding Hardcover
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780252027635
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Manufacturer	University of Illinois Press
Binding	Hardcover
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780252027635
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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