King

A Biography

By: David Levering Lewis

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Paperback | 4 December 2012 | Edition Number 3

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Acclaimed by leading historians and critics when it appeared shortly after the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., this foundational biography wends through the corridors in which King held court, posing the right questions and providing a keen measure of the man whose career and mission enthrall scholars and general readers to this day. Updated with a new preface and more than a dozen photographs of King and his contemporaries, this edition presents the unforgettable story of King's life and death for a new generation.

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''An excellent book that will do more to keep Martin Luther King and his 'dream' alive in a different era than would more fulsome tributes.''--Louis R. Harlan, American Historical Review ''A well-researched, clearly written and well-balanced account.''--Charles V. Hamilton, New York Times Book Review ''Initially published soon after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., David Levering Lewis's biography was an extraordinary achievement--a readable narrative full of historical insight. He judiciously illuminates King's achievements while also acknowledging his flaws and limitations. Subsequent studies have provided more detailed accounts of various aspects of King's life, but Lewis's perceptive portrait continues to reward readers seeking to understand King's historical significance.'' --Clayborne Carson, Director, Martin Luther King Jr. Research and Education Institute ''David Levering Lewis's classic biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. captured the voices and feeling of the times in its thoughtful and thorough early review of Dr. King's legacy. I am deeply grateful it is being introduced to a new generation of readers and commend it to all.''--Marian Wright Edelman, President, Children's Defense Fund

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Preface	p. xi
Doctor, Lawyer-Preacher?	p. 3
The Philosopher King	p. 27
Stride Toward Freedom	p. 46
Satyagraha, Home-grown	p. 85
Skirmishing in Atlanta	p. 112
Albany, Georgia-Nonviolence in Black and White	p. 140
Birmingham-Nonviolence in Black, Violence in White	p. 171
The Strength of a Dream	p. 210
Crisis and Compromise-The Walk to Selma Bridge	p. 264
The Fire Next Time	p. 297
The Pied Piper of Hamlin Avenue-Chicago and Mississippi	p. 313
Killers of the Dream	p. 354
Epilogue: Free at Last	p. 390
Postscript: Reflections after a Decade	p. 398
Notes	p. 407
Selected Bibliography	p. 425
Index	p. 447
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