
- 256 pages
- English
- PDF
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
This book provides a fascinating, unparalleled look at the Nation of Islam, including its history, the complexity of its views towards orthodox Muslims, women, and other minorities, and the trajectory of the group after the 1995 Million Man March. The release of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's extensive archive of surveillance files, interviews, and firsthand accounts has made it possible to reveal the truth behind the myths and misperceptions about the Nation of Islam. This comprehensive resource catalogues the times, places, and people that shaped the philosophies from its formative years through to its present incarnation. The definitive source on the subject, A History of The Nation of Islam: Race, Islam, and the Quest for Freedom draws on over a dozen interviews, along with archival and rarely-used sources. The book departs from the usual "Malcolm X-centric" treatment of the subject, and instead examines the early leadership of Fard Muhammad, challenges conventional views on Malcolm X, and explores the present day internal politics of the movement post Louis Farrakhan's retirement.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- A History of the Nation of Islam
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgments
- Abbreviations
- 1 Early Beginnings
- 2 The Peddler, 1930β1933
- 3 Building an Empire, 1934β1960
- 4 The Messenger and His Minister, 1960β1975
- 5 A House Divided, 1975β1977
- 6 The Resurrected NOI, 1980β1990
- 7 Louis Farrakhan and the Million Man March, 1990β1995
- 8 Internationalizing the Nation, 1995β2005
- 9 Surviving Farrakhan: The βNewβ Nation of Islam, 2006β2009
- 10 Succession
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author