Martin Luther King, Jr.: A Life in American History covers King's life, achievements, and challenges, placing his contributions within the context of American history. This indispensable resource explores the life and times of Martin Luther King, Jr. and includes a robust biographical narrative that discusses his early life and adult ministry from the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1956 to the Memphis Sanitation Workers' Strike in 1968. The book goes beyond the typical biography by exploring King's achievements within the context of American history. Chapters are organized...