Título: MLK: An American Legacy
Autor: David J. Garrow
Sinopse: Three meticulously researched worksincluding Pulitzer Prize winner Bearing the Crossspanning the life of civil rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. This collection from professor and historian David J. Garrow provides a multidimensional and fascinating portrait of Martin Luther King Jr., and his mission to upend deeply entrenched prejudices in society, and enact legal change that would achieve equality for African Americans one hundred years after their emancipation from slavery. Bearing the Cross traces Kings evolution from the young pastor who spearheaded the 195556 bus boycott in Montgomery to the inspirational leader of Americas civil rights movement, focusing on Kings crucial role at the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Garrow captures Kings charisma, his moral obligation to lead a nonviolent crusade against racism and inequalityand the toll this calling took on his life. Garrow delves deeper into one of the civil rights movements most decisive moments in Protest at Selma. These demonstrations led to the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 that, along with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, remains a key aspect of Kings legacy. Garrow analyzes Kings political strategy and understanding of how media coverageespecially reports of white violence against peaceful African American protestorselicited sympathy for the cause. Kings fierce determination to overturn the status quo of racial relations antagonized FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. The FBI and Martin Luther King, Jr. follows Hoovers personal obsession to destroy the civil rights leader. In an unprecedented abuse of governmental power, Hoover led one of the most invasive surveillance operations in American history, desperately trying to mar Kings image. As a collection, these utterly engrossing books are a key to understanding Kings inner life, his public persona, and his legacy, and are a testament to his impact in forcing America to confront intolerance and bigotry at a critical time in the nations history.
Contexto da obra
Quando a classificação é mais ampla, o contexto do livro costuma depender ainda mais de autoria, tema e edição. “MLK: An American Legacy”, de David J. Garrow, publicado pela editora Open Road Media, em 2016 e com 1040 páginas, integra a categoria Livros Variados. Por isso, autoria, edição e tema acabam tendo ainda mais peso na forma de apresentar o livro.
Editora: Open Road Media
Páginas: 1040
Ano: 2016
Edição:
Linguagem: eng
ISBN: 1504038924
ISBN13: 9781504038928
Sobre a editora
Os livros da editora Open Road Media oferecem uma experiência de leitura marcada pela diversidade temática e narrativa, transitando entre histórias de suspense, fantasia e relatos históricos. O catálogo privilegia tramas densas, muitas vezes com personagens que enfrentam dilemas morais ou situações extremas, como guerras, crimes complexos e conflitos pessoais profundos. Há obras com ritmo intenso e tensão crescente, enquanto outras exploram atmosferas mais sombrias e reflexivas, como em contos de fantasia adulta ou mistérios psicológicos. O material de apresentação indica ainda um interesse por narrativas que mesclam elementos históricos e ficcionais, ampliando o escopo cultural e temporal das obras.
