Quicklet on Howard Zinn's A People's History of the US (CliffNotes-like Summary)
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Author(s)Matthew Cote
ISBN / ASINB007CTH5NM
ISBN-13978B007CTH5N0
Sales Rank553,749
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
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A proficient writer and American historian, Howard Zinn composed over 20 books in his lifetime, including his best-selling title, A Peoples History of the United States. A tenured professor at Boston University from 1964 to 1988, Zinn focused on Civil Rights, anti-war protest, and the history of the labor movement in the United States.
His experience in World War II is thought to have contributed to his tenacity as an author, where he fought fascism as a bombardier for the 490th Bombardment Group in the Army Air Force.
He completed A Peoples History of the United States in 1980, which is the culmination of his first-hand experience at war, his research into the untold history of America, and his need to offer a pedestal to the forgotten voice of the oppressed.
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This retelling of American history shifts perspective from the alleged progress of mankind, from barbarism to the modern civilization, and instead views our national past as a series of objective events. Instead of depicting Christopher Columbus as a respectable, heralded figure, he is seen through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, who he enslaved, murdered, and pillaged.
This book covers the entire history of America, from pre-European discovery to the election of George W. Bush. Zinn dives into the untold tales of historical record, depicting civil rights movements, labor movements, and war protest through the words and speeches of those who participated. He uncovers the gruesome truths surrounding wars and massacres, and digs deep into the soul of American politics, painting a picture that is not always easy to accept.
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CHAPTER OUTLINE
Introduction
+ About Howard Zinn
+ List of Important People in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Key Terms and Definitions in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Major Themes in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ ...and much more
Chapter Summaries
+ “A People’s History of the United Statesâ€: Chapter 1: Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress
Additional Reading
+ Related Online Content for “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Trivia for “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
A proficient writer and American historian, Howard Zinn composed over 20 books in his lifetime, including his best-selling title, A Peoples History of the United States. A tenured professor at Boston University from 1964 to 1988, Zinn focused on Civil Rights, anti-war protest, and the history of the labor movement in the United States.
His experience in World War II is thought to have contributed to his tenacity as an author, where he fought fascism as a bombardier for the 490th Bombardment Group in the Army Air Force.
He completed A Peoples History of the United States in 1980, which is the culmination of his first-hand experience at war, his research into the untold history of America, and his need to offer a pedestal to the forgotten voice of the oppressed.
BOOK EXCERPT
From the Overall Summary:
This retelling of American history shifts perspective from the alleged progress of mankind, from barbarism to the modern civilization, and instead views our national past as a series of objective events. Instead of depicting Christopher Columbus as a respectable, heralded figure, he is seen through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, who he enslaved, murdered, and pillaged.
This book covers the entire history of America, from pre-European discovery to the election of George W. Bush. Zinn dives into the untold tales of historical record, depicting civil rights movements, labor movements, and war protest through the words and speeches of those who participated. He uncovers the gruesome truths surrounding wars and massacres, and digs deep into the soul of American politics, painting a picture that is not always easy to accept.
...To be continued!
Quicklets: Learn More. Read Less.
CHAPTER OUTLINE
Introduction
+ About Howard Zinn
+ List of Important People in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Key Terms and Definitions in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Major Themes in “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ ...and much more
Chapter Summaries
+ “A People’s History of the United Statesâ€: Chapter 1: Columbus, The Indians, and Human Progress
Additional Reading
+ Related Online Content for “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
+ Trivia for “A People’s History of the United States†by Howard Zinn
