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People's History Of The United States, 1492 To Present by Howard Zinn (Paperback)
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THE PEOPLE`S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES tells America`s national narrative including information left out or marginalized by standard histories written....more
THE PEOPLE`S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES presents what has come to be called "history from the bottom up," as it tells America`s national narrative in a way that is inclusive of those previously left out of, or marginalized by, standard histories. The book reveals that it was the Arawak Indians who were present at the first contact with Columbus. Zinn`s chapter on the Mayflower reveals that its passengers included several slaves, and explains how the need for labor in Virginia dovetailed with the already established slave trade. The chapters on westward expansion tell of the "Indian removal" as well as the role of immigrant labor in building the transcontinental railroad. Zinn also includes a greater than before focus on the role of women in American history: "It is possible, reading standard histories, to forget half the population of the country," he claims. Through it all, Zinn highlights the lives of settlers, slaves, women, unionists, soldiers, and activists, portraying them not as categories or representatives of a group but as flesh-and-blood people whose interests and motives helped shape America. In doing so, Zinn makes history more interesting, provides a deeper understanding, and brings a greater truth to the story. First published in 1980, THE PEOPLE`S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES served as a model for the writing of histories to follow, both scholarly and popular.
- Author:
- Zinn, Howard
- ISBN:
- 9780060838652
- Format:
- Paperback
- Pages:
- 729
- Publish Date:
- 08/01/2005
- Publisher:
- Harper Perennial Modern Classics
- Language:
- English
Portions copyright 2005 Muze Inc. All rights reserved.
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Overall Rating: 4.2
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alternative viewpoint
No whitewashing of history. When it say's People's History it is meant!! Viewpoint of the John and Jane Doe's of the world and the struggles they went through.
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should be required reading in schools
If you feel like taking your head outta your butt and learning just how screwed up our so-called heroic founding fathers were... read this. It is important to get this point of view because most of us are the little guy who will be crapped on by the country self-proclaimed elites.
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Legit
Perfect condition classic book for unbeatable price. Totally legit deal for the real, original, compelling book
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Distorted History
This is a very distorted history. Rather than directing anyone to a particular book or books that I know are more accurate, I suggest you read source material - letters, diaries, etc. You'll be surprised!
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Wikipedia on Howard Zinn
Since I have just received the book and have not read it, I offer a description from Wikipedia: "A People's History of the United States is a 1980 non-fiction book by late American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn seeks to present American history through the eyes of working people, rather than political and economic elites. A People's History has become a major success and was a runner-up in 1980 for the National Book Award. It has been adopted for reading in some high schools and colleges across the United States and has been frequently revised, with the most recent edition covering events through 2003. In 2003, Zinn was awarded the Prix des Amis du Monde Diplomatique for the French version of this book, Une histoire populaire des Etats-Unis.[1] Over one million copies have been sold."
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