The second part of a three-volume history of the civil rights movement, written by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian. Branch portrays the movement itself and the larger society that it both grew from and fought against, and he includes depictions of the major and minor players in this drama, from Martin Luther King to J. Edgar Hoover to the three ...
Compiled from his own words, this autobiography reveals the life of Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's ...
These concluding years of the freedom era show King at the height of his powers even as his worldly prestige falls under withering attack. We witness non-violent advances for democracy in the face of growing factionalism and fear. We meet heroines and martyrs; enter a world battered by private doubts, public dreams, contagious inspiration, ...
This major biography of Dr. Martin Luther King begins with his leadership during the Montgomery bus boycott and follows his participation in major civil rights campaigns of the '50s and '60s. Garrow, a professor of political science, has done prodigious research into the people and organizations of the period, especially the Southern Christian ...
Compiled from his own words, this history-making autobiography IS Martin Luther King: the mild-mannered, inquisitive child and student who rebelled against segregation; the dedicated young minister who constantly questioned the depths of his faith and the limits of his wisdom; the loving husband and father who sought to balance his family's needs ...
This reexamination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his legacy challenges many of the commonly held ideas about King as a "safe" symbol, repositioning him as an activist. Dyson deals forthrightly with difficult issues surrounding King's life, while underscoring the importance of his philosophical and political stances.
This timeless volume includes highlights from the legendary civil rights leader's speeches, sermons, and writings, selected by Dr. King's wife, who contributes an impressive introduction on his life and legacy. Includes 120 quotations focusing on the Community of Man, Racism, Civil Rights, and more, and a detailed chronology of Dr. King's life.
A study of Dr. King's famous 1963 address delivered in front of the Lincoln Memorial. Hanson examines the various texts, noting King's use of language and extemporaneity, as well as the context and historical impact of the "I Have a Dream" speech.
Richard Lischer examines Martin Luther King, Jr.'s technique in delivering his message from the pulpit to the streets. King refined his rhetorical craft, embodying the poetic cadences and emotional force of traditional black preaching and, at the same time, working with a select group of editors who helped him polish his addresses to appeal to the ...
An inspiring, uniquely firsthand portrait of the civil rights icon is penned by "one of the best political biographers of our time" ("Los Angeles Times").
Destined to be one of the most controversial books of the century, and a sure-fire bestseller, this true story by the convicted assassin of Dr. King will reveal the conspiracy and coverup which has tormented America, and one solitary man, for more than 20 years.
This novel, whose hero is the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is set in 1968, just before his assassination in Memphis. A fictional account of his last days, it is filled with premonitions of the tragedy that was about to strike. A "New York Times" Notable Book for 1998.
A few hours after Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated at a Memphis motel, violent mobs had looted and burned several blocks of Washington a few miles north of the White House, centered around the U Street commercial district. Quick action by D.C. police quelled the violence, but shortly before noon the next day, looting and arson broke ...
On the evening of April 4 1968, Martin Luther King was in Memphis supporting a workers' strike. By the end of the day, top-level army snipers were in the position to knock him out if ordered. Two military officers were in place on the roof of a fire station near the Lorraine Motel, to photograph the events. Two black firemen had been ordered not ...
Eloquent and passionate, reasoned and sensitive, this pair of meditations by the revered civil-rights leader contains the theological roots of his political and social philosophy of nonviolent activism.
This extraordinary union of poetic text by Shange and monumental artwork by Nelson captures the movement for civil rights in the United States and honors its most elegant inspiration, Coretta Scott. Full color.
A collection of words and inspiration by three of the 20th century's most preeminent humanitarians. "Peace," "Dream," and "Love" feature an introduction by Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
For nearly 40 years, the conviction of James Earl Ray for the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr., has been the subject of intense inquiry and debate. The authors offer a startling new look at Ray's life, his encounters with the Feds and the Mob, and the crime that shook the world.
As the 30th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. approaches, his convicted killer has raised new claims of innocence and seeks a new trial. Kings family and friends within the civil rights community have also expressed their doubts that James Earl Ray was the killer, or, if he was, that he acted alone. One of King's children ...
An unforgettable memoir of the courage, hope and vision of Martin Luther King, Jr. Certain to be a leading seller during January, the month of King's birthday.
"Before I was a civil rights leader, I was a preacher of the gospel. This was my first calling and it still remains my greatest commitment." Before Martin Luther King Jr shared his dream with the nation and the world, he was preaching it from the pulpit of the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Known throughout the world as a leader and a visionary in ...
Martin Luther King Jr's words defined, mobilized and embodied much of the American civil rights movement, crystallizing the hope and demand for racial justice in America. His powerful sermons and speeches were unique in their ability to unite blacks and whites in the quest for reform. Yet, disclosures about King's unattributed appropriations in ...
In these eloquent essays that reflect upon King's legacy over the past two decades and the meaning of his life today, a portrait emerges of a man constantly evolving and going deeper into the roots of violence and injustice--a man whose challenge remains as timely and necessary as ever.
Edited by historian DiEugenio, "Probe" magazine was a most respected investigative journal on the murders of John F. Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, Martin Luther King, and Malcolm X. "The Assassinations" is a collection of "Probe" articles that present possible answers to the enduring questions surrounding these events. Photos & illustrations.
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Parting the Waters: America in the King Years 1954-63
