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Howard Zinn’s *A People’s History of the United States* offers a distinct perspective on American history, focusing on the voices of those often omitted from mainstream narratives. The book examines the country’s development through the lived experiences of women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. With clear prose and scholarly research, it provides an alternative chronicle of United States history from 1865 onward, emphasizing social movements and grassroots activism.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Howard Zinn
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