Waging a Good War
A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968
Thomas E. Ricks
Discover a fresh perspective on America's greatest moral revolution in "Waging a Good War." Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas E. Ricks draws on his deep knowledge of tactics and strategy to examine the surprising affinities between the ethos of nonviolence embodied by Martin Luther King Jr. and the organized pursuit of success at war. With engaging storytelling, Ricks deftly narrates the triumphs and defeats of the Civil Rights Movement, highlighting both well-known and lesser-known figures who played critical roles. This book offers vital lessons for our own time and is a must-read for all those interested in racial justice and social change.
Publish Date
2022-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
2022-10-04T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
4.44
ISBN
9780374605162
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2022-10-26T23:12:52.000Z
I really loved this book, and I think you will too, especially if you are interested in how social change can be brought about non-violently. – source