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Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s

Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and the Civil Rights Struggle of the 1950s and 1960s

A Brief History with Documents (The Bedford Series in History and Culture)
HistoryPhilosophy
Pages
207
Published
2004
Language
English

Synopsis

This work brings together some of the best primary sources on Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X. Through their writings and speeches, we can appreciate the roles they played in the freedom crusade of the 1950s and 1960s. We not only get a good summary of their essential teachings but we also get insight into their individual styles and personalities.

Genres

History Philosophy

About the author

D
David Howard-Pitney

David Howard-Pitney writes about American social movements and their key figures. His books cover topics like the Civil Rights Struggle, the American Women's Movement, and the Harlem Renaissance. He also examines historical writings such as Southern Horrors and Up from Slavery.