The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
by Martin Luther King Jr., Clayborne Carson
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by Martin Luther King Jr., Clayborne Carson holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 11.3K reader ratings. First published in 1986. The book spans 400 pages.
About The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Using Stanford University's voluminous collection of archival material, including previously unpublished writings, interviews, recordings, and correspondence, King scholar Clayborne Carson has constructed a remarkable first-person account of Dr. King's extraordinary life. Beginning with his boyhood, the book portrays King's education as a minister, his ascendancy as a leader of the Montgomery bus boycott, his pivotal role in the civil rights demonstrations in Washington, D.C., and his complex relationship with the Kennedy brothers, LBJ, Malcolm X, and numerous other leading figures of the day.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Martin Luther King Jr., Clayborne Carson |
| Published | 1986 |
| Pages | 400 |
| Kindle Price | $9.99 |
| Genres | Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 4.31 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 11,261 |
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What genre is The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. is categorized as Biography & Memoir, Non-Fiction, History, Biography & Memoir. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
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Based on 11.3K reader ratings, The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. has 400 pages.
Who wrote The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr.?
The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. was written by Martin Luther King Jr., Clayborne Carson. It was first published in 1986.
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The ISBN-13 for The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. is 9780446676500.0.
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