Since its original landmark publication in 1980, A People''s History of the United States is the only volume to tell America''s story from the point of view of - and in the words of - its citizens. Looking at history ''from the bottom up,'' historian Howard Zinn shows that many of our country''s greatest battles - for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women''s rights and racial equality - were carried out at the grassroots level, often against bloody resistance. From Columbus''s arrival through the 2000 election and the War on Terror, A People''s History of the United States features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a historian, playwright, and activist. He wrote the classic A People''s History of the United States, which has sold more than two million copies and was featured in a documentary on the History Channel. His other writings include the play ''Marx in Soho'' and his autobiography You Can''t Be Neutral on a Moving Train. He received the Lannan Foundation Literary Award for Nonfiction and the Eugene V. Debs award for his writing and political activism. ''One of the most important books I have ever read in a long life of reading ... It''s a wonderful, splendid book - a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future.'' - Howard Fast

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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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THE CLASSIC NATIONAL BESTSELLER

"A wonderful, splendid book—a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." —Howard Fast

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, HarperCollins is proud to present this library of American classics drawn from our storied catalog. A People’s History of the United States, the brilliant national bestseller by historian Howard Zinn, chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on great men in high places—to focus on the street, the home, and the workplace.

Known for its lively, clear prose and scholarly research, A People's History of the United States, is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of—and in the words of—America's women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As Zinn shows, many of our country's greatest battles—the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women's rights, racial equality—were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance.

Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History of the United States features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. This edition also includes an introduction by Anthony Arnove, who wrote, directed, and produced The People Speak with Zinn and who coauthored Voices of a People’s History of the United States.