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At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68

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Final years of MLK's transformative civil rights journey.

If you're looking to dive deep into the pivotal era of the Civil Rights Movement, "At Canaan's Edge" is a profound choice. Taylor Branch's narrative of Martin Luther King's last years not only captures the intensity of his fight for equality and justice but also examines how his ideals and activism expanded beyond border, influencing the fight against the Vietnam war and shaping his complex relationship with political leaders. It's a touching, detailed chronicle for those who cherish historical accuracy intertwined with compelling storytelling.

  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2007)
  • Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for Nonfiction (2006)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2007)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Biography (2006)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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At Canaan's Edge: America in the King Years, 1965-68

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ISBN: 9780684857121
Authors: Taylor Branch
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Date of Publication: 2006-01-10
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Politics, History, Biographies & Memoirs
Goodreads rating: 4.42
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A final installment of the Pulitzer Prize-winning author's history of the civil rights movement chronicles Martin Luther King's final years, covering such topics as the 1965 Selma march for the right to vote, King's turbulent alliance with Lyndon Johnson, and his protests against the Vietnam war. 150,000 first printing.
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Final years of MLK's transformative civil rights journey.

If you're looking to dive deep into the pivotal era of the Civil Rights Movement, "At Canaan's Edge" is a profound choice. Taylor Branch's narrative of Martin Luther King's last years not only captures the intensity of his fight for equality and justice but also examines how his ideals and activism expanded beyond border, influencing the fight against the Vietnam war and shaping his complex relationship with political leaders. It's a touching, detailed chronicle for those who cherish historical accuracy intertwined with compelling storytelling.

  • Anisfield-Wolf Book Award (2007)
  • Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for Nonfiction (2006)
  • Dayton Literary Peace Prize Nominee for Nonfiction (2007)
  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Biography (2006)
  • National Book Award Finalist for Nonfiction (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.