A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.) | Howard Zinn

A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.) | Howard Zinn | The People's Point of View

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	A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present (P.S.) Howard Zinn Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005 - 768 pages average customer review:based on 647 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

Not the only history book you'll ever need but...

This is probably the most important history book you'll ever read. Contrary to the opinion of those who disapprove of this book through their important Amazon reviews, I (a Zinn fan) do not consider myself a communist, libertarian, socialist, Democrat or Republican. I do not find arguments for or against any of these labels either necessary for my own growth or relative to truth. Rather I find arguments built on principles of truth, equality, liberty, peace and justice to be the most virtuous ones and the most beneficial to my own personal freedom and the freedom of all. These arguments seem to always transcend such labels.

In that vein, Zinn wrote this book with passion but remained free of subjectivity, free of ideology, free from fear of retaliation, all the while transcending all of those aforementioned labels. A People's History makes those who do not believe that change is possible and necessary, jump in their seats. But that's fine with this reviewer. Let them jump out of their shells and rethink what they learned! This book aims to do just that, get you rethinking the truths you once held sacred as a part of US history.

Through this book, his anti-war activism, and his endless tours promoting the ideas of truth and liberty by disclosing historical truths, Zinn has captured the spirit of this country. That is, its self-evident truth of equality and the rights of all to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.

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The People's Point of View

This author does an excellent job of portraying the history of the United States from the view of the people. He illustrates quite well the hard times people have experienced and still go through to this day. Definitely a recommended book.

A People's History of the United States

This is a fantastic history book, very easy to read and eye opening! My husband and I are both reading it. So different than what we are taught in school. I absolutely love this book.

a must for every high school teacher and student

finally a great history book kids can relate to
a must to read along as one study the tedious scholar books of American History.
As a teacher i did it and my students got so involved , loved it and wanted more, never had enough of it.
Howard Zinn is a great Master! highly highly recommended ! cb

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