A People's History of the United States

By: Howard Zinn

Narrated by: Jeff Zinn

Length: 34 hrs and 8 mins

Publisher's summary

"A wonderful, splendid book - a book that should be ready by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." (Howard Fast)

For much of his life, historian Howard Zinn chronicled American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official version 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 of the United States 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 carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance.

Covering Christopher Columbus' 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.

©2009 Howard Zinn (P)2009 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Zinn's work is a vital corrective to triumphalist accounts." ( Publishers Weekly)

Everything makes sense now.

I could not understand how Trump could possibly be the President but after listening to this book ...it all comes together.

Thank you Mr. Zinn

This should be a required history text for all Americans. Very informative and enlightening. Excellent!

must read

every American regardless of race, age sex or creed should read this in a better understanding of what it means to be American!

Biased but honest about it. loved the alternative

A great listen. The socialist political leaning was evident but the author admits to which is refreshing. very well written

The truth hurts...

This book broke my heart, made me think, opened my eyes and saw America's REALLY ugly side. it gives balance to the history books that shows America as perfect. We got a lot to do to fix what we messed up and one day, learn not to repeat it

super

not a smooth ride to Republicans...but does the job. mostly . we live in a world where natural forces should be enough

Not an easy listening book.

Would you try another book from Howard Zinn and/or Jeff Zinn?

If you like history and just want the history book read to you, this is the book for you.
Pretty much just like in the class room with no interesting story telling.

What aspect of Jeff Zinn’s performance would you have changed?

I always find that when things are written in a story form, it captures your interest just a little more. This was pretty much text book, I love history, but it was hard to stay focused.

think you know history, well listen to this

blows my mind what I didn't know. i used to think i knew us history.

fantastic book 📖

the book is extremely good and teaches the read what actually happened in American history. my only complaint is the narrator is very slow but you can just speed up the reading.

great book<br /><br />but I will drop this srrvice if

it I must review a book before I have read >t
.I am not happy at al),,,not one bit,, ,,,,



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