Max Schmeling and the Making of a National Hero in Twentieth-Century Germany

The book offers a comprehensive examination of Max Schmeling, a German boxer who became a national icon from the 1920s onward. It delves into the interplay between sports, culture, politics, and national identity, highlighting Schmeling's rise during the Weimar Republic, his celebrity in the Third Reich, and his rivalry with Joe Louis as a propaganda tool. Additionally, it explores his post-war business success and his later role as a moral figure for a generation grappling with Germany's past. Ideal for those interested in sports history and national identity.