Pillar of Fire

Pillar of Fire, the second installment in Taylor Branch's acclaimed trilogy on the Civil Rights Movement, explores a pivotal era marked by monumental struggles and significant achievements. Covering key moments such as the March on Washington, the Civil Rights Act, and Medgar Evers's murder, this volume highlights the movement's zenith and Martin Luther King Jr.'s leadership. Through vivid storytelling, Branch offers an essential and comprehensive view of a transformative period in American history.