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Discover the compelling narrative of 'The Dead Are Arising,' a crucial exploration of Malcolm X's life and legacy in the African American freedom struggle. This brand new B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2021, spans 640 pages and showcases the work of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Les Payne. With meticulous research and vivid storytelling, Payne reveals the complex story of Malcolm X, from his clandestine meetings to his tragic assassination in 1965. This illuminating biography includes interviews with Malcolm's family, friends, and associates, providing an unmatched perspective on one of history's most significant figures. 'The Dead Are Arising' not only chronicles Malcolm X’s experiences but also places them within the broader spectrum of American history, making it a vital read for those interested in civil rights, African American history, and impactful biographies. Experience the untold stories and critical events that shaped the man behind the movement. Don't miss your chance to own this essential biography that has been a labor of love for nearly thirty years.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241503041
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 640
Description:
The Dead Are Arising is a penetrating and riveting work that affirms the centrality of Malcolm X to the African American freedom struggle and the story of the twentieth century. Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Les Payne paints vivid and dramatic scenes from start to finish, from Malcolm's clandestine meeting with the KKK in 1961 to a minute-by-minute account of his murder in 1965, in which Payne reveals the complicity of the American government.
Payne interviewed everyone he could find who had known Malcolm X in a nearly thirty-year-long quest - including siblings, classmates, friends, cellmates, FBI moles and cops, and political leaders. Conjuring a never-before-seen world of one of the twentieth century's most compelling figures, this magisterial work sets his life not only within the political struggles of his day but also against the larger backdrop of American history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780241503041
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2021
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 640
Description:
The Dead Are Arising is a penetrating and riveting work that affirms the centrality of Malcolm X to the African American freedom struggle and the story of the twentieth century. Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist Les Payne paints vivid and dramatic scenes from start to finish, from Malcolm's clandestine meeting with the KKK in 1961 to a minute-by-minute account of his murder in 1965, in which Payne reveals the complicity of the American government.
Payne interviewed everyone he could find who had known Malcolm X in a nearly thirty-year-long quest - including siblings, classmates, friends, cellmates, FBI moles and cops, and political leaders. Conjuring a never-before-seen world of one of the twentieth century's most compelling figures, this magisterial work sets his life not only within the political struggles of his day but also against the larger backdrop of American history.