The Conspiracy Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Civil Rights, FBI Surveillance, and the Unresolved Questions of a Political AssassinationBy Various Authors
Length8h 1m
About this audiobook
The Conspiracy Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King, Jr. examines one of the most enduring controversies in modern American history: whether King's assassination was the work of a lone gunman or the outcome of a broader political conspiracy. Bringing together perspectives from various authors, the volume situates the murder within the turbulent context of the civil-rights movement, the Vietnam era, domestic surveillance, and the government's hostility toward King's expanding critique of American power. Its style is investigative and documentary, combining historical interpretation with scrutiny of testimony, official findings, and competing theories. As a work of popular historiography, it reflects the late twentieth-century tradition of revisiting authoritative narratives through alternative evidence and skeptical inquiry. The book's multi-author perspective is particularly significant. Its contributors write from a historical moment shaped by the revelations of government misconduct, the distrust generated by the Warren Commission, and continuing public debate over state power and political violence. Their interest in King arises not only from his symbolic importance but also from the unresolved tensions surrounding his final years, when his activism increasingly challenged militarism, economic inequality, and institutional authority. This volume will appeal to readers of civil-rights history, political biography, and American conspiracy studies. It is a valuable starting point for evaluating the evidence and assumptions behind competing interpretations of King's death, while also inviting reflection on how national tragedies are remembered, investigated, and contested.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length8 hrs 1 min
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 16, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Adventures of a Revolutionary Soldier (Annotated)
2The Conspiracy Behind the Murder of Martin Luther King, Jr.
3Overview
4Summary of the Findings of the Investigation
5Description of the Investigative Process
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6Summary of Facts Related to the Assassination
7Jowers' Allegations
83. Summary of Evidence regarding Jowers' Accounts
9Wilson's Allegations
10Raoul and His Alleged Participation in the Assassination
11King v. Jowers Conspiracy Allegations
12Conclusion and Recommendation
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