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Waging a Good War offers a focused historical analysis of how African American civil rights movements have interacted with concepts of nonviolence and military strategy. Drawing on themes of strategy, tactics, and civil rights history, the book explores the unique challenges faced and the innovative approaches adopted by civil rights activists. The work situates these movements within broader discussions of military art and science, highlighting how nonviolent tactics can influence and be influenced by military strategy. It serves as a concise yet comprehensive resource for scholars and readers interested in civil rights history, African American history, and the application of military concepts to social change.
First publish date: 2022
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Thomas E. Ricks
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