Jon Hughes Knihy

This book presents the first in-depth study of the German boxer Max Schmeling (1905-2005) as a national hero and representative figure in Germany between the 1920s and the present day. It explores the complex relationship between sport, culture, politics and national identity and draws on a century of journalism, film, visual art, life writing and fiction. Detailed chapters analyse Schmeling’s emergence as an icon in the Weimar Republic, his association with America, his celebrity status in the Third Reich, and his rivalry with Joe Louis as a focus for an extraordinary propaganda and ideological contest. The book also examines how Schmeling’s post-war success in business associated him with the culture of the ‘zero hour’ nation in the era of ‘economic miracle’, and how he was later claimed as ‘good German’ and moral example for a post-war generation of Germans determined to ‘come to terms’ with the past. This book will appeal to readers with an interest in the history and representation of sport and boxing, in sports discourse and political culture, and in questions of national identity in modern German history.

Designed for international primary education, this reading scheme is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. It offers a diverse range of engaging stories and activities that support literacy development, catering to various learning styles and cultural contexts. The program emphasizes comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking skills, making it an essential resource for young readers.

Die umfassende Studie beleuchtet Max Schmeling als Nationalheld und seine Rolle in der deutschen Identität von den 1920er Jahren bis heute. Sie analysiert seine Aufstieg zur Ikone in der Weimarer Republik, die Verbindung zu Amerika sowie seinen Status im Dritten Reich und die Rivalität mit Joe Louis. Darüber hinaus wird Schmelings Einfluss in der Nachkriegszeit thematisiert, wo er als moralisches Vorbild für eine Generation diente, die mit ihrer Vergangenheit umging. Das Buch richtet sich an Leser, die sich für die Verknüpfung von Sport, Kultur und Politik in Deutschland interessieren.

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