Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Laws That Changed America
Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Laws That Changed America
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006560
Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2006
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Laws That Changed America by Nick Kotz explores the collaboration between President Lyndon B. Johnson and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. in the 1960s. The book examines their efforts to pass landmark civil rights legislation, highlighting pivotal moments and decisions that significantly advanced civil rights in America.
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Judgment Days by Nick Kotz is praised for its detailed narrative and thorough research, offering a compelling look at the partnership between Johnson and King during a transformative era in American history. However, some critics note it occasionally lacks in-depth analysis of their complex relationship. Overall, it's a valuable resource for understanding pivotal civil rights legislation.
Who Should Read Judgment Days: Lyndon Baines Johnson, Martin Luther King Jr., and the Laws That Changed America?
Readers interested in civil rights history, political strategy, and leadership dynamics would enjoy Judgment Days. Fans of Taylor Branch's Parting the Waters or Robert Caro's The Path to Power will appreciate Kotz's detailed exploration of LBJ and MLK's influence on pivotal U.S. legislation.
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Book • Nonfiction
United States • 1960s
2006
Adult
18+ years
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