Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (Turning Points in History, 16)
por Simon, Scott
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- ISBN 10
- 047126153X
- ISBN 13
- 9780471261537
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." --Chicago Tribune "Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World "Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same r...
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- Nº do estoque do livreiro
- G047126153XI3N00
- Título
- Jackie Robinson and the Integration of Baseball (Turning Points in History, 16)
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- Simon, Scott
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- Usado - Bom
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- 1
- ISBN 10
- 047126153X
- ISBN 13
- 9780471261537
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- Wiley
- Local de publicação
- Somerset, New Jersey, U.s.a.
- Data de publicação
- 2002
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