In Sydney, Australia, in 1908 the talented black fighter Jack Johnson won the heavyweight championship of the world from the Canadian Tommy Burns. There was an immediate storm of protest. It was predicted that his reign would lead to civic unrest and race riots. This is the story of sport, racism, corruption and larger-than-life characters.
- ISBN10 075094613X
- ISBN13 9780750946131
- Publish Date 25 July 1996
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint The History Press Ltd
- Edition New edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 499
- Language English
- URL http://thehistorypress.co.uk/products/The-Great-White-Hopes.aspx