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Alabama V. King by Dan Abrams
The defense lawyer for Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, the Selma marchers, and other civil rights heroes reveals the true story of the historic trial that made Dr. King a national hero.Fred D. Gray was just twenty-four years old when he became the defense lawyer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young minister who had become the face of the bus boycott that had rocked the city of in Montgomery, Alabama. In this incredible history, Gray takes us behind the scenes of that landmark case, including such unforgettable moments as:
*Martin Luther King's courageous response to a bomb threat on his own home
*Poignant, searing testimony that exposed the South's racist systems to an worldwide audience
*The conspiracy to destroy Gray's career and draft him into the Vietnam War
*The unforgettable moment when a Supreme Court ruling brought the courtroom to a halt
Alabama v. King captures a pivotal moment in the fight for equality, from the eyes of the lawyer who Dr. King called the brilliant young leader who later became the chief counsel for the protest movement.
The defense lawyer for Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, the Selma marchers, and other civil rights heroes reveals the true story of the historic trial that made Dr. King a national hero.
Fred D. Gray was just twenty-four years old when he became the defense lawyer for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a young minister who had become the face of the bus boycott that had rocked the city of in Montgomery, Alabama. In this incredible history, Gray takes us behind the scenes of that landmark case, including such unforgettable moments as:
*Martin Luther King's courageous response to a bomb threat on his own home
*Poignant, searing testimony that exposed the South's racist systems to an worldwide audience
*The conspiracy to destroy Gray's career and draft him into the Vietnam War
*The unforgettable moment when a Supreme Court ruling brought the courtroom to a halt
Alabama v. King captures a pivotal moment in the fight for equality, from the eyes of the lawyer who Dr. King called the brilliant young leader who later became the chief counsel for the protest movement.
NBC News and msnbc's Chief Legal Analyst is Dan Abrams. In addition, he contributes to Dateline and Today. Abrams founded the Abrams Media Network, which includes Mediaite.com, Geekosystem.com, Styleite.com, and Sportsgrid.com, in addition to NBC Universal. He's also a co-founder of the website Gossipcop.com. ABRAMS, Dan is the Chief Legal Analyst for NBC News and msnbc.
In addition, he contributes to Dateline and Today. Abrams founded the Abrams Media Network, which includes Mediaite.com, Geekosystem.com, Styleite.com, and Sportsgrid.com, in addition to NBC Universal. He's also a co-founder of the website Gossipcop.com.
| SKU | CIN1335475192G |
| ISBN 13 | 9781335475190 |
| ISBN 10 | 1335475192 |
| Title | Alabama V. King |
| Author | Dan Abrams |
| Condition | Good |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hanover Square Press |
| Year published | 2022-05-24 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us |