Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Waldo E. Martin http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15722514-black-against-empire h

Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party by Waldo E. Martin http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15722514-black-against-empire http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15722514-black-against-em... A comprehensive study of the origins, actions, philosophy and results of the Black Panther party. Outgrowth of my interest in historical topics in general and Oakland, my adopted hometown, specifically. I'm in awe of the drive, focus, and audacity of these revolutionaries, especially in light of present-day politics of race, inequality, police, and armed citizenry.