Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau | Pocket Hardcover

A Small Book with an Enduring QuestionWhat do you do when your conscience and the government disagree? Henry David Thoreau put that question into words in Civil Disobedience, first published in 1849. Pick up this compact hardcover for a quiet afternoon of reading, or give it to someone who loves American ideas, individual conscience, and the debate over the proper limits of government. Thoreau’s argument for nonviolent resistance gained a wider audience in the twentieth century, influencing figures and movements including Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and opponents of the Vietnam War. This gift edition includes an introduction exploring the essay’s role in struggles for civil rights around the world. Book Details Author: Henry David Thoreau Hardcover gift edition 56 pages Dimensions: 4 x 6.5 inches Originally published in 1849