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A People's History of the United States: 1492-Present

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Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of — and in the words of — America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers.

Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History of the United States features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Revised, updated, and featuring a new afterword by the author, this is "a brilliant and moving history of the American people" (Library Journal).

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"Those accustomed to the texts of an earlier generation, in which the rise of American democracy and the growth of national power were the embodiment of Progress, may be startled by Professor Zinn's narrative. From the opening pages, an account of 'the European invasion of the Indian settlements in the Americas,' there is a reversal of perspective, a reshuffling of heroes and villains." Eric Foner, The New York Times Book Review

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"One of the most important books I have ever read in a long life of reading....It's a wonderful, splendid book — a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." Howard Fast
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Howard Zinn has taught history and political science at Spelman College in Atlanta and at Boston University, where he is now professor emeritus. He is the author of A People's Hitory of the United States and has written or edited ten other books. He lives in Auburndale, Massachusetts.
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gabrielle93117, May 29, 2008 (view all comments by gabrielle93117)
One of the best books I've read and I don't usually like history. However, Howard Zinn doesn't write it from the Rich Boy's point of view; he uncovers what's behind their actions. It gives you facts and not just opinion, and answers the question of who is really in control.
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I had to read this book for my AP United States History class, and I was amazed at how good this book was. It goes deep into events in history that I didn't even know happened, and it was amazing to see the formation of the United States from a totally different point of view. This book is brutally honest about our nation's history, and it gives us a chance to reconsider beliefs about our country that have been hammered into us by previous history books. This book should be read by every American because it gives us the chance of finding out the truth about our real history.
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ISBN:
9780060937317
Subtitle:
1492-Present
Author:
Zinn, Howard
Publisher:
Perennial
Location:
New York, N.Y.
Subject:
History
Subject:
United states
Subject:
United States - General
Subject:
Democracy
Subject:
General History
Copyright:
1999
Edition Number:
1st
Edition Description:
1st Perennial Classics ed.
Series:
Perennial Classics
Series Volume:
52/2001
Publication Date:
September 2001
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
720
Dimensions:
8.04x5.26x1.25 in. 1.24 lbs.
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"Review" by , "Those accustomed to the texts of an earlier generation, in which the rise of American democracy and the growth of national power were the embodiment of Progress, may be startled by Professor Zinn's narrative. From the opening pages, an account of 'the European invasion of the Indian settlements in the Americas,' there is a reversal of perspective, a reshuffling of heroes and villains."
"Review" by , "One of the most important books I have ever read in a long life of reading....It's a wonderful, splendid book — a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future."
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