Martin Luther King Jr Published July 11th 2002 by Routledge –
384 pages Series: Routledge Historical Biographies This new
biography of the most celebrated African American in history
provides a thorough re-examination of both the man and the Civil
Rights Movement, showing how King grew into his leadership role
and kept his faith when the movement weakened after 1965.
Drawing on recent scholarship on the Civil Rights Movement, this
volume condenses research previously only available in larger
literature. Peter Ling's crisp and fluent style captures the
drama, irony and pathos of King's life and provides an excellent
introduction for both students and general readers. Did Martin
Luther King Jr. deserve the praise heaped upon him or was he a
media creation, carried along by forces beyond his control?
Thanks to Peter Ling's book, students, scholars and researchers
will now be able to judge for themselves. 'The writer excels in
the depth of detail offered … [this] is a thoroughly interesting
and informative text …