Taylor Branch Book order

At Canaan's Edge concludes America in the King Years, a three-volume history that will endure as a masterpiece of storytelling on American race, violence, and democracy. Pulitzer Prize-winner and bestselling author Taylor Branch makes clear in this magisterial account of the civil rights movement that Martin Luther King, Jr., earned a place next to James Madison and Abraham Lincoln in the pantheon of American history.

The second volume of this trilogy delves into the escalating drama of the civil rights movement, capturing its profound impact on American society. Taylor Branch explores the key events and figures that shaped this pivotal era, highlighting the movement's increasing size and intensity. Accompanied by photographs, the narrative offers an in-depth look at the struggles and triumphs that defined a generation, making it a crucial read for understanding the historical context of civil rights in America.