Waging a Good War

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.