A People’s History of the United States

A People’s History of the United States is a 1980 book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn presented a different view of the history of the United States, one that focuses on the lives of the working class and the poor. Zinn argues that the history of the United States is a history of conflict between the rich and the poor, and that the rich have always exploited the poor.

The book was ranked at number six on the list.

There are many reasons why listeners might be interested in the A People’s History of the United States. Some might be interested in learning about American history from a different perspective, one that focuses on the experiences of ordinary people rather than on the actions of political and military leaders. Others might be interested in hearing about the history of social movements and resistance to unjust laws and policies. Still others might be curious to know more about the lives of everyday people in different parts of the country and in different periods of American history.

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