Book Description:
Henry David Thoreau’s Civil Disobedience is a landmark essay that champions the moral duty of individuals to resist unjust laws and government actions. First published in 1849, the essay was inspired by Thoreau’s refusal to pay taxes that funded the Mexican-American War and supported slavery — a quiet yet radical act of protest.
In this concise yet profound work, Thoreau argues that conscience should take precedence over blind allegiance to authority. He advocates for nonviolent resistance, emphasizing that it is not only a right but a responsibility to stand against injustice. His ideas went on to influence major figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King Jr., and countless civil rights movements around the world.
Courageous, principled, and provocative, Civil Disobedience remains a powerful call to action for ethical resistance and principled citizenship.
