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A People\'s History of the United States by Howard Zinn

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\"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

Historian Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States, a landmark work of social history, chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative 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, it 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 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 driven by powerful social movements 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 features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. This edition also includes an introduction by Anthony Arnove, who wrote, directed, and produced The People Speak with Zinn and who coauthored, with Zinn, Voices of a People’s History of the United States.

But what does American history look like when told not by the victors, but by the people on the streets, in the factories, and on the frontiers?

“[A People’s History of the United States is] 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“Zinn has written 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. Extending its coverage . . . the book is an excellent antidote to establishment history. Seldom have quotations been so effectively used; the stories of blacks, women, Indians, and poor laborers of all nationalities are told in their own words. While the book is precise enough to please specialists, it should satisfy any adult reader.” - Library Journal\"Howard Zinn\'s work literally changed the conscience of a generation. And the series of \'people\'s histories\' derived from this great work have provided new understanding of who we are and what we should aspire to be.\" - Noam Chomsky\"A brilliant and moving history of the American people.\" - Library Journal\"A brilliantly written story about the U.S. through the lives of those too often overlooked.\" - Time magazine\"In this sweeping book, Howard Zinn tells the story of the U.S. through the eyes of the working class, painting a vivid picture of movements for equality that have often met fierce resistance.\" - Katie Couric Media

Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was a historian, playwright, and social activist. In addition to A People’s History of the United States, which has sold more than two million copies, he is the author of numerous books including The People Speak, Passionate Declarations, and the autobiography, You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train.

PublisherHarper Perennial Modern ClassicsPublication dateNovember 17, 2015EditionReissueLanguageEnglishPrint length784 Weight2.31 poundsDimensions5.31 x 1.25 x 8 inchesBest Sellers Rank#775 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Democracy (Books) #2 in Native American History (Books) #3 in African American Demographic Studies (Books)Customer Reviews4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (17,239) Our Business 100% Customer Satisfaction We go above and beyond to ensure you receive the best level of service. Returns We want you to be happy with your purchase, however in the rare occasion that you are not, please let us know and we will contact you to arrange either a collection or a refund. Please CONTACT US before leaving any negative response and we will promptly sort out any issue with your order. 2379855