American history told from the perspective of workers, women and minorities
What it is about
Howard Zinn tells the story of the United States from the point of view of those who were not in power: Native Americans, enslaved people, workers and immigrants. He argues that traditional histories focus too much on leaders. The book is widely used in classrooms, and also widely criticized as one-sided.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want an alternative view of American history.
What you will get
A bestselling and controversial book. Some historians say it is selective, so pair it with other sources.
A People's History of the United States Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Nonfiction · History · Social movements · Power
Length
729 pages · ≈ 21 h
More about this book
Characters
Ordinary people and movements across American history.
Setting
The United States from 1492 to the present.
What makes it different
A deliberately different approach to American history.
Feel
Passionate and critical.
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