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Remnick compares Muhammad Ali to previous champions Patterson and Liston, and shows how Ali the man, made himself a champion and a symbol. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.


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"Remnick's sharp sense of boxing and political history helpfully examines Floyd Patterson and Sonny Liston before defining the arc of the upstart champion himself."

King of the World

by Remnick, David

2nd Printing

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Book desription: New York, NY: Vintage, 1998. pages clean. binding tight. slight edge wear. corners dented. writing on inside front cover along top corner.. 2nd Printing. Trade Paperback. Good +.

  • Bookseller: after-words bookstore US (US)
  • Bookseller Inventory #: 13849
  • Format/binding: Paperback
  • Book condition: Good +
  • Edition: 2nd Printing
  • Binding: Paperback
  • ISBN 10: 0375702296
  • ISBN 13: 9780375702297
  • Publisher: Vintage
  • Place: New York, NY
  • Date published: 1998
  • Pages: 326
  • Size: 5 x 8.25 x 0.75 inches
  • LCCN: GV1132.A44
  • Dewey: 796.8/3/092
  • Weight: 0.75 pounds
  • Keywords: Sports Boxing Muhammad Ali
  • Subjects: SPORTS & RECREATION / Boxing;

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