A People's History of the United States

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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 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 teli America's story from the point of view of-and in the words of-America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working jíoor, and immigrant laborers. "Professor Zinn writes with an enthusiasm rarely encountered in the leaden prose of academic history, and his text is studded with teliing quotations from labor leaders, war resisters, and fugitive slaves. There are vivid descriptions of events that are usually ignored, such as the great railroad strike of 1877 and the brutal suppression of the Philippine independence movement at the turn of the last century.... Tovább

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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 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 teli America's story from the point of view of-and in the words of-America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working jíoor, and immigrant laborers. "Professor Zinn writes with an enthusiasm rarely encountered in the leaden prose of academic history, and his text is studded with teliing quotations from labor leaders, war resisters, and fugitive slaves. There are vivid descriptions of events that are usually ignored, such as the great railroad strike of 1877 and the brutal suppression of the Philippine independence movement at the turn of the last century. Professor Zinn's chapter on Vietnam-bringing to life once again the free-fire zones, secret bombings, massacres, and cover-ups-should be required reading for a new generation of students." -Eric Foner, New York Times Book Review "A brilliant and moving history of the American people." -Library Journal HOWARD ZINN is a histórián, playwright, and social activist. He lives with his wife, painter Roslyn Zinn, in Auburndale, Massachusetts. "T Vissza