Jack Johnson, Rebel Sojourner - Boxing in the Shadow of the Global Color Line

Klappentext In his day, Jack Johnson - born in Texas, the son of former slaves - was the most famous black man on the planet. This title provides an exploration of Johnson's battles against the color line in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City. Zusammenfassung In his day, Jack Johnson - born in Texas, the son of former slaves - was the most famous black man on the planet. This title provides an exploration of Johnson's battles against the color line in places as far-flung as Sydney, London, Cape Town, Paris, Havana, and Mexico City.

Product details

• Authors: Theresa Runstedtler
• Publisher: University Of California Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.03.2012
• EAN: 9780520271609
• ISBN: 978-0-520-27160-9
• No. of pages: 376
• Series: American Crossroads; American Crossroads
• Subjects: Guides > Sport > Martial arts, self-defence; Humanities, art, music > History > Cultural history