Taylor Branch

Historian and author of 'America in the King Years'

Taylor Branch - Historian and author of 'America in the King Years'
Born

January 14th, 1947
78 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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An American historian and author, recognized for extensive work on the civil rights movement and American history. Authored the trilogy 'America in the King Years', documenting Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and the broader civil rights struggle. Provided in-depth analysis and narrative on the political, social, and cultural context of the era, contributing significantly to the understanding of this pivotal moment in American history.

Authored 'America in the King Years' trilogy

Documented Martin Luther King Jr.'s life

Analyzed the civil rights movement extensively

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