A Nation on Fire
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Author Description
In A Nation on Fire, journalist Clay Risen relies on dozens of interviews and reams of newly declassified documents to offer a sweeping day-by-day, city-by-city account of the riots, from the looting and burning in Washington to explosions of violence in Chicago, Baltimore, Kansas City, and 117 other cities, large and small. Taking readers inside the Oval Office, the Pentagon, and city halls across the country, he introduces them to key players at every level - from the first army soldier to enter Washington to the crack team of Johnson aides who managed the crisis from inside the White House to the civil rights leaders who helped avert violence in Memphis, where King was shot.--BOOK JACKET.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
The book chronicles the widespread urban riots that erupted across the United States in 1968 following the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. It details the events day-by-day and city-by-city, from the destruction in Washington D.C. to outbreaks of violence in numerous other locations. The narrative also provides insight into the crisis management efforts within the White House and the Pentagon, as well as the actions of civil rights leaders who worked to de-escalate tensions.
THE SCOPE MAP
- A detailed, chronological account of the 1968 riots across 117 cities.
- Exploration of the looting and burning that occurred in major urban centers.
- Inside perspectives from the Oval Office and Pentagon during the crisis.
- Profiles of key figures involved in managing the national response.
- Analysis of the role of civil rights leaders in preventing further violence, particularly in Memphis.
- Use of dozens of interviews and newly declassified documents as source material.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book is recognized for its comprehensive, day-by-day, city-by-city account of the 1968 riots. It draws on extensive interviews and declassified documents to provide a detailed historical record. The narrative offers a multi-faceted view, including perspectives from government officials and civil rights leaders. This approach allows for a thorough examination of the events and their immediate aftermath.
Page Count:
292
Publication Date:
2009-01-01
ISBN-10:
0470177101
ISBN-13:
9780470177105
Non-Fiction
Politics
History
Art
Social History
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