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The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume VII: To Save the Soul of America, January 1961–August 1962
Jr. Martin Luther King
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Description for The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume VII: To Save the Soul of America, January 1961–August 1962
Hardback. Provides a glimpse into Martin Luther King's early relationship with President John F Kennedy and his efforts to remain relevant in a protest movement growing increasingly massive and militant. Editor(s): Carson, Clayborne; Armstrong, Tenisha Hart. Series: Martin Luther King Papers. Num Pages: 752 pages, 20 facsimiles, 21 black and white images. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JM; HBJK; HBLX; HBTB; JFSL3. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 263 x 178 x 54. Weight in Grams: 1734.
Preserving the legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential advocates for peace and justice, The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., is described by one historian as being the "equivalent to a conversation" with King. To Save the Soul of America, the seventh volume of the anticipated fourteen-volume edition, provides an unprecedented glimpse into King's early relationship with President John F. Kennedy and his efforts to remain relevant in a protest movement growing increasingly massive and militant. Following Kennedy's inauguration in January 1961, King's high expectations for the new administration gave way to disappointment as the president hesitated ... Read more
Preserving the legacy of one of the twentieth century's most influential advocates for peace and justice, The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., is described by one historian as being the "equivalent to a conversation" with King. To Save the Soul of America, the seventh volume of the anticipated fourteen-volume edition, provides an unprecedented glimpse into King's early relationship with President John F. Kennedy and his efforts to remain relevant in a protest movement growing increasingly massive and militant. Following Kennedy's inauguration in January 1961, King's high expectations for the new administration gave way to disappointment as the president hesitated ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
University of California Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
746
Place of Publication
Berkerley, United States
ISBN
9780520282698
SKU
V9780520282698
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About Jr. Martin Luther King
Clayborne Carson is the Martin Luther King, Jr., Centennial Professor of American History at Stanford University; Ronnie Lott Director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute; and senior editor of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Papers Project at Stanford University. He is the author of In Struggle: SNCC and the Black Awakening of the 1960s, Martin's Dream: ... Read more
Reviews for The Papers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Volume VII: To Save the Soul of America, January 1961–August 1962
"An essential read for students of King."
Hope Wabuke The Root "A definitive collection of interviews, speeches, and correspondence." THE BEST BOOKS ABOUT THE VOLATILE '60S
Scott Porch Daily Beast "Carson has dedicated his life's work to recovering the authentic voice of King, and in this latest volume, he and Armstrong capture King's life through a multifaceted approach, ... Read more
Hope Wabuke The Root "A definitive collection of interviews, speeches, and correspondence." THE BEST BOOKS ABOUT THE VOLATILE '60S
Scott Porch Daily Beast "Carson has dedicated his life's work to recovering the authentic voice of King, and in this latest volume, he and Armstrong capture King's life through a multifaceted approach, ... Read more