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People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn (1995, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100060926430
ISBN-139780060926434
eBay Product ID (ePID)19211
Product Key Features
Book TitlePeople's History of the United States
Number of Pages688 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Political Ideologies / Democracy, United States / General
Publication Year1995
FeaturesRevised
GenrePolitical Science, History
AuthorHoward Zinn
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight17.6 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN95-008855
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingA
Dewey Decimal973.92
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisWith more than 300,000 paperback copies sold in its previous edition, this phenomenal bestseller, now revised for the first time, provides a "brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those who have been exploited politically and economically and whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories" (Library Journal)., Since its original landmark publication in 1980, A People's History of the United States has been chronicling American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version of history taught in schools -- with its emphasis on great men in high places -- to focus on the street, the home, and the, workplace. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History 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, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles -- the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality -- were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance. Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History of the United States, which was nominated for the American Book Award in 1981, features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Revised, updated, and featuring a new after, word by the author, this special twentieth anniversary edition continues Zinn's important contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history., "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, author of Spartacus and The Immigrants "[It] should be required reading." -Eric Foner, New York Times Book Review Library Journal calls Howard Zinn's iconic A People's History of the United States "a brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those…whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories." Packed with vivid details and telling quotations, Zinn's award-winning classic continues to revolutionize the way American history is taught and remembered. Frequent appearances in popular media such as The Sopranos, The Simpsons, Good Will Hunting, and the History Channel documentary The People Speak testify to Zinn's ability to bridge the generation gap with enduring insights into the birth, development, and destiny of the nation.
LC Classification NumberE178.1.Z56 1995
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- Jun 25, 2019
Wish I had while in school
I have always enjoyed history, world Civ. But sadly the number of books that put me to sleep I've given up counting. What an excellent, easy to read, keeps your interest book. Someone introduce it to todays students, they wont be bored. I opened it in the middle the day it arrived to determine where in my "read" pile it should go. And I've continued reading every day since, you should know my read pile is endless, the fact it jumped so far ahead should tell you it's a "must read" even if history is not your thing, it will lay out all those chunks of history you learned each year in school into one canvas as if you were a fly on the wall of time observing it all. A++Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 14, 2019
American History must read.
Wow! Rips the scabs off of our heritage including the tactics hundreds of years ago Employed by the ruling class to keep the lower classes at odds and confused in order to protect legacy wealth. Same thing as going on today which explains a movement by right wingers to have this book banned from schools.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 24, 2019
Best US History Book. Ever
best US History Book. EVER. Zinn's history presents US History in a version that is like a print to a negative. He tells our 'story' from the perspective of the masses...not the oppressors. Starting with Native Amerians, and working up through African Americans, workers, women, war opposers, and beyond...you get to hear the voice of Americans that are rarely heard in conventional US History books. Very valuable read!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 11, 2016
Excellent!
I havent read the entire book as of yet but have read the first few chapters and am captivated by the amount of information I had not known and by the stories. I love it! Would def recommend!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 22, 2021
Real Deal on American History
Lots of information on how our country treated American Indians and each new minority entering America as immigrants. Lots of compelling facts about the labor struggles and union wars. Goes into detail about political corruption and slavery.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 19, 2018
Zinn writes about the history of the US from the perspective of the more downtrodden, rather than the powerful and successful that is standard fare.
Interesting perspective of US history from an angle no followed in classic history books.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 19, 2019
The cost of progress in making American history
A fascinating account of American history told from the perspective of all the people living through these Periods, as the rich and powerful fought to make America as we know it today.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 31, 2018
True history
I've been trying to re-educate myself on our history. This book is excellent in that respect. Eye opening and informative.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 16, 2021
It describes exactly what the book is about.
The book is a factual account from the people's perspective of history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 18, 2016
As advertised. Worth what i paid
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
