The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement
by Branch, Taylor
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Like New/Like New
- ISBN 10
- 1451678975
- ISBN 13
- 9781451678970
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Synopsis
Taylor Branch, author of the Pulitzer PrizeâÈ'winning America in the King Years trilogy, presents selections from his monumental work that recount the essential moments of the Civil Rights Movement. A masterpiece of storytelling on race and democracy, violence and nonviolence, The King Years delivers riveting tales of everyday heroes whose stories inspire us still. Here is the full sweep of an era that transformed America and continues to offer crucial lessons for todayâÈçs world. This vital primer amply fulfills BranchâÈçs dedication: âÈêFor students of freedom and teachers of history.âÈë
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- Bookseller
- Southampton Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 150219
- Title
- The King Years: Historic Moments in the Civil Rights Movement
- Author
- Branch, Taylor
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Jacket Condition
- Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1451678975
- ISBN 13
- 9781451678970
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2013
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