Jesse Owens : a life in American history
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Jesse Owens : a life in American history
(Black history lives)
ABC-CLIO, c2022
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Summary: "A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century"--Provided by publisher
"Timeline": p. 135-139
Bibliography: p. 175-180
Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
A compelling resource for sports enthusiasts, Jesse Owens: A Life in American History places the life and athletic accomplishments of Jesse Owens within the context of race and American history in the early 20th century.
The year 2020 marks the 40th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest track and field athletes in intercollegiate and Olympic history. This book examines Jesse Owens' upbringing, religious and spiritual life, and collegiate years and includes an examination of race, politics, and Nazi Germany as a backdrop to the 1936 Olympics. It also considers Owens' personal economic hardships after his triumph at the Olympic Games, his death, and his legacy.
This biography series title will appeal to general readers, history buffs, and sports enthusiasts. Chapters are organized around the major developments in Jesse Owens' life, from his birth in Oakville, Alabama in 1913 to his death in Tucson, Arizona in 1980, and all of his groundbreaking athletic achievements in between. Primary source documents, sidebars, a timeline, and a bibliography provide valuable additional information for readers. The final chapter, "Why Jesse Owens Matters," explores his cultural and historical significance.
Table of Contents
Series Foreword
Preface
Chapter 1
Childhood in Oakville, Alabama
Chapter 2
Family Life and Moving to Cleveland, Ohio
Chapter 3
Ohio State University and Big Ten Champion
Chapter 4
Spiritual Life and Religion
Chapter 5
Race, Politics, and Adolf Hitler
Chapter 6
1936 Berlin Olympics Games
Chapter 7
Opportunities after the Olympic Games
Chapter 8
Adjusting to Changing Times
Chapter 9
Leadership, Political Activism, and the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games
Chapter 10
Death, Legacy, and Memories of the Legend
Why Jesse Owens Matters
Timeline
Primary Documents
Bibliography
Index
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