Civil Rights Chronicle (The African-American Struggle for Freedom)

The Civil Rights Chronicle is a comprehensive and detailed account of the American civil rights movement, spanning from 1954 to 1968 and beyond.

With over 400 pages of information, this book provides a thorough understanding of the decades-long struggle for equality and justice.

Written by noted scholars, it includes a foreword by Myrlie Evers-Williams, as well as a 1,200-item timeline that marks significant events along the way.

The book also features essays on 26 watershed moments, such as the Montgomery bus boycott and the freedom rides, as well as decade-overview essays that provide a big picture perspective.

Additionally, the book includes over 80 sidebars on topics such as Thurgood Marshall and the 1965 Voting Rights Act, as well as first-hand accounts from those directly involved in the civil rights struggle.

With over 900 photographs, this book is a visual feast that brings the story of the African American struggle for civil rights to life.

Whether you are a student, historian, or simply someone interested in learning more about this important period in American history, The Civil Rights Chronicle is an essential read.