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"a quick introduction to the life of a great American" -- The New York TimesAn inspiring portrait of the incredible life and lasting influence of Dr. Martin Luther King Marshall Frady, the reporter who became the unofficial chronicler of the civil rights movement, here re-creates the life and turbulent times of its inspirational leader. Deftly interweaving the story of King's quest with a history of the African American struggle for equality, Frady offers fascinating insights into his subject's magnetic character, with its mixture of piety and ambition. He explores the complexities of King's relationships with other civil rights leaders, the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, and the FBI's J. Edgar Hoover, who conducted a relentless vendetta against him. The result is a biography that conveys not just the facts of King's life but the power of his legacy.

A portrait of the fiery and controversial former governor of Alabama demonstrates his influence on the course of national politics in the second half of the twentieth century

A paperback republication of an authorized portrait of the iconic religious personality offers insight into his perspectives on the dominant American Christian ethic as well as his beliefs about the role of religion in safeguarding national interests. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.

A leading journalist offers a portrait of one of America's most important political leaders and activists, describing Jackson's rise from poverty to become heir apparent to Martin Luther King, Jr., and a two-time presidential candidate. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.