Regency rogue: Dan Donnelly, his life and legends

Biographies & Memoirs

Myler, Patrick

Community & Culture

O'Brien

The definitive book (The Ring) on one of the greatest sports events of the twentieth century, the heavyweight championship bout between Germany's Max Schmeling and America's "Brown Bomber," Joe Louis. More than the world heavyweight championship was at stake when Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling on June 22, 1938. In a world on the brink of war, the fight was depicted as a contest between nations, races, and political ideologies, the symbol of a much vaster struggle. Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels boasted that the Aryan Schmeling would crush his "inferior" black opponent. President Roosevelt told Louis, his guest at the White House, that "America needs muscles like yours to beat Germany." For Louis, this was also his chance to avenge the only loss in his brilliant career-by a knockout-to the same Max Schmeling two years earlier. Recreating the drama of their momentous bout, the author traces the lives of both fighters before and after the fight, including Schmeling's efforts in Nazi Germany to protect Jewish friends and the two boxers' surprising friendship in the postwar years. In Ring of Hate Myler tells the story of two decent men, drawn together by boxing and divided by the cruel demands of competing nations.

Ring of Hate: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling: The Fight of the Century

History

World

Arcade Publishing

Re-creates the world heavyweight championship bout that took place between American Joe Louis and German Max Schmeling on June 22, 1938, assessing the meaning of the fight in a world on the brink of war and detailing the lives of both boxers both before and after the bout. Reprint.

Ring of Hate: Joe Louis Vs. Max Schmeling: The Fight of the Century

The definitive book” (The Ring) on one of the greatest sports events of the twentieth century, the heavyweight championship bout between America’s Brown Bomber,” Joe Louis, and Germany’s Max Schmeling. More than the world heavyweight championship was at stake when Joe Louis fought Max Schmeling on June 22, 1938. In a world on the brink of war, the fight was depicted as a contest between nations, races, and political ideologies, the symbol of a much vaster struggle. Nazi propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels boasted that the Aryan Schmeling would crush his inferior” black opponent. President Roosevelt told Louis, his guest at the White House, that America needs muscles like yours to beat Germany.” For Louis, this was also his chance to avenge the only loss in his brilliant careerby a knockoutto the same Max Schmeling two years earlier. Recreating the drama of their momentous bout, the author traces the lives of both fighters before and after the fight, including Schmeling’s efforts in Nazi Germany to protect Jewish friends and the two boxers’ surprising friendship in the postwar years. In Fight of the Century Myler tells the story of two decent men, drawn together by boxing and divided by the cruel demands of competing nations.

Fight of the Century: Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling

Americas

Arcade

Ring of Hate: The Brown Bomber and Hitler's Hero: Joe Louis V Max Schmeling and the Bitter Propaganda War

Sports & Outdoors

Individual Sports

Mainstream Publishing

This book tells the remarkable story of an Irishman whose exploits in the bare-knuckle ring made him into an early 19th century folk hero. His victories over highly regarded English opponents came in the wake of several armed rebellions and were seen as symbolizing his country's fight for freedom from Westminster rule. ""A fascinating and entertaining biography of this unique unsung hero of history.""-The Midwest Book Review ""Myler's book isn't just a history, it's also a social document that brings to life the political climate of the time and Donnelly's Place in it.""-Irish Voice

Dan Donnelly, 1788-1820: Pugilist, Publican, Playboy

Historical

The Lilliput Press

Name your top hundred anything and you'll get a hundred arguments. But no one will dispute the rights of legends like Muhammed Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jack Dempsey, Marvin Hagler or Bob Fitzsimmons to be included in this fascinating book. Perhaps two-thirds of the boxers selected will earn their place in anybody's choice of the century's greats. It is the last third that cause the arguments. But such healthy debate is part of the excitement of boxing.
In choosing his one hundred best boxers, Patrick Myler has cast aside any consideration of titles...the only criterion is that every man had the mark of greatness. The result is a fascinating evaluation of the very best of this century's boxers.

A Century of Boxing Greats: Inside the Ring With the 100 Best Boxers

Robson Book Ltd

James J. Corbett holds a very special place in boxing history. A pioneer of scientific ringcraft, he was largely responsible for transforming the sport from a brutal test of raw strength and courage into an art form. The first world heavyweight champion under Marquis of Queensberry Rules, when gloves replaced bare fists, he toppled the mighty John L. Sullivan in 1892 in one of the ring's great upsets. His good looks, polished manners and immaculate dress sense earned Corbett the nickname 'Gentleman Jim'. He didn't always live up to it. Arrogant, moody and bigoted, he made enemies as easily as he charmed others. In this frank biography, the only on 'Gentleman Jim' in over half a century, Patrick Myler looks at the man behind the legend. It is a fresh and revealing insight into the life and times of one of the most talked-about sporting and social figures of his day.

Gentleman Jim Corbett: The Truth Behind a Boxing Legend

Name your top hundred anything and you'll get a hundred arguments. But no one will dispute the rights of legends like Muhammed Ali, Sugar Ray Robinson, Jack Dempsey, Marvin Hagler or Bob Fitzsimmons to be included in this fascinating book. Perhaps two-thirds of the boxers selected will earn their place in anybody's choice of the century's greats. It is the last third that cause the arguments. But such healthy debate is part of the excitement of boxing.In choosing his one hundred best boxers, Patrick Myler has cast aside any consideration of titles...the only criterion is that every man had the mark of greatness. The result is a fascinating evaluation of the very best of this century's boxers.

A Century of Boxing Greats: Inside the Ring With the Hundred Best Boxers

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