Heralds of Freedom (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417991396)

Heralds of Freedom is a book written by L. L. Gwaltney that explores the lives of several African American leaders who fought for civil rights during the 20th century. The book begins with a discussion of the history of slavery in the United States and the struggles that African Americans faced in the aftermath of the Civil War. It then goes on to profile individuals such as W. E. B. Du Bois, A. Philip Randolph, and Martin Luther King Jr., highlighting their contributions to the fight for equality and justice.Throughout the book, Gwaltney emphasizes the importance of these leaders' vision and determination, as well as the challenges they faced in their efforts to bring about change. He also examines the ways in which their activism influenced and inspired future generations of civil rights advocates.Overall, Heralds of Freedom is a comprehensive and engaging look at the history of the civil rights movement in the United States, and the important role played by African American leaders in that struggle. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this important period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: L. L. Gwaltney
ISBN-10: 1417991399
ISBN-13: 9781417991396
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2005
Pages: 144
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d