A People's History of the United States: Highlights from the 20th Century

Zinn, Howard

ISBN 10: 0060530065 ISBN 13: 9780060530068

Casa editrice: Harperaudio, 2003

Riassunto

A revised edition of the American Book Award-nominated chronicle of U.S. history is told from a grassroots perspective and provides an analysis of important events from 1492 through the current war on terrorism. Read by Matt Damon; preface and afterword read by Howard Zinn.

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L'autore:

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

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Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People’s History isthe only volume to tell America’s story from the point of view of—and in the wordsof—America’s women, African-Americans, Native Americans, working poor, andimmigrant laborers. Here we learn that many of our country’s greatest battles—childlaborlaws, women’s rights, racial equality—were carried out at the grass roots level,against bloody resistance.

Revised and updated with new chapters on Clinton’s presidency, the 2000 Election,and the “War on Terrorism,”A People’s History of the United States featuresinsightful analysis of the most important events in our history.

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• Editore: Harperaudio
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0060530065
• ISBN 13: 9780060530068
• Rilegatura: Audio CD