Details and examines the story of the King's life and the events leading up to his assassination in 1968; slavery in the USA until its abolition in 1865; the struggle to win economic and political rights for the black people of the USA through non-violent protest; and, the King's opposition to the Vietnam War.

 

This book is part of a book series called Judge For Yourself .

This book is aimed at children in secondary school.

There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Evans Publishing Group .

Christine Hatt read European Studies at Bath University. Having worked as a lexicographer and book editor she became a writer of nonfiction books for young people, and has written many titles on historical subjects.