Jesse Owens
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Jesse Owens

A Life in American History

  1. 200 pages
  2. English
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Jesse Owens

A Life in American History

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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.

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Publisher
ABC-CLIO
Year
2021
ISBN
9781440873836
Edition
1
Topic
History
Subtopic
Historical Biographies
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Contents
  5. Series Foreword
  6. Preface
  7. Chapter 1: Childhood in Oakville, Alabama
  8. Chapter 2: Family Life and Moving to Cleveland, Ohio
  9. Chapter 3: Ohio State University and Big Ten Champion
  10. Chapter 4: Spiritual Life and Religion
  11. Chapter 5: Race, Politics, and Adolf Hitler
  12. Chapter 6: 1936 Berlin Olympics Games
  13. Chapter 7: Opportunities after the Olympic Games
  14. Chapter 8: Adjusting to Changing Times
  15. Chapter 9: Leadership, Political Activism, and the 1968 Mexico Olympic Games
  16. Chapter 10: Death, Legacy, and Memories of the Legend
  17. Why Jesse Owens Matters
  18. Timeline
  19. Primary Documents
  20. Bibliography
  21. Index
  22. About the Authors