Parting the Waters by Taylor Branch

America in the King Years 1954-63

"Parting the Waters" is a comprehensive and engaging chronicle of the civil rights movement in America from 1954 to 1963. It offers an in-depth look into the lives of key figures such as Martin Luther King Jr., and their struggle to end racial segregation and discrimination. The narrative is filled with detailed accounts of major events from the Montgomery Bus Boycott to the March on Washington, providing a vivid picture of this pivotal era in U.S. history.

The 2823rd greatest book of all time


Published
1988
Nationality
American
Type
Nonfiction
Pages
1064
Words
300,000
Original Language
English
Alternate Titles
None

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