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

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About the Book

There is an underside to every age about which history does not often speak, because history is written from records left by the privileged. In A People's History of the United States, historian Howard Zinn sets out to correct that imbalance, chronicling 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 instead on the street, the home, and the workplace.

Spanning from Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas — told from the perspective of the Arawak peoples who greeted him — through the conquest of Native lands, the transatlantic slave trade, the American Revolution, and the struggles of the poor in the colonies, Zinn traces a continuous thread of resistance and struggle: the subjugation of women, Indian removal policies, slave rebellions and abolition, the rise of labor unions against robber barons, and the social movements of the twentieth century up through the war on terrorism in later editions. Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its rigorous scholarship, the book is packed with vivid details and telling quotations, and remains the only widely read volume to tell America's story from the point of view of — and in the words of — its women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers.

Critical Acclaim

A People's History of the United States was nominated for the American Book Award and has sold more than four million copies in English, with translations into more than a dozen languages. Author Howard Fast called it one of the most important books he had ever read, saying it should be read by every American who wants to understand their country's true history. Library Journal described it as 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, and the book has been referenced in popular media including Good Will Hunting, The Sopranos, and The Simpsons.

Why Choose This Book?

• A modern American history classic: One of the most widely read and discussed U.S. history books of the past half century.
• A distinctive, bottom-up perspective: Centers voices and experiences typically left out of traditional historical narratives.
• Multiple revised editions: Continually updated, including a 35th-anniversary edition with a new introduction by Anthony Arnove.
• Widely used in education: A staple text in high school and college history courses across the country.
• Culturally influential: Referenced in major films, television shows, and even cited by musician Bruce Springsteen as an inspiration.

About the Author

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

Who Should Read This Book?

• Students and educators of American history and social studies
• Readers interested in labor history, civil rights, and social movements
• Anyone seeking an alternative perspective to traditional top-down historical narratives
• Book clubs and discussion groups interested in reexamining national history
• Readers of critical and revisionist historical scholarship

Note: this book presents a specific interpretive perspective on U.S. history and has been the subject of ongoing scholarly debate regarding its methodology and conclusions; readers may wish to consult a range of historical sources for a fuller picture.

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