Rocky Marciano

Rocky Marciano
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Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Total Pages : 405
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ISBN-10 : 9780252098192
ISBN-13 : 0252098196
Rating : 4/5 (196 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Rocky Marciano by : Russell Sullivan

Download or read book Rocky Marciano written by Russell Sullivan and published by University of Illinois Press. This book was released on 2002-08-01 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.


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