King, Jr. Martin Luther
Why We Can't Wait
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241345443
- author:
- King, Jr. Martin Luther
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Social Sciences, Race Relations,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Birmingham in 1963 was a city torn apart by racial division. African-Americans faced severe injustices, earning less than half of what their white counterparts earned and being frequently jailed for peaceful protests. In this powerful work, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr recounts the remarkable story of the Birmingham Campaign, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.
King's account spans centuries, tracing the struggle for civil rights back to colonial-era slavery, while also assessing the challenges ahead and the work still to be done. He offers a thought-provoking analysis of the events that propelled the movement forward, from lunch counter sit-ins to prayer marches, and its impact on American consciousness.
Written in 1964, Why We Can't Wait remains a compelling document of a pivotal moment in history, offering a unique insight into the vision and courage of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This book is an enduring testament to his legacy, and continues to resonate today with its eloquent and penetrating analysis.
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