Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’

kennyc · 01-29-2010, 08:38 AM

http://www.boston.com/news/education..._books_impact/

"It’s one of the best-selling history books, a controversial tome that ignited the political consciousness of generations of young people. Taught in high schools across the nation and in some college survey courses, Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ offers an activist’s perspective on history, from the founding of America to the war on terrorism."

Anyone Read it? I see it's available at Amazon for $9.99...

luqmaninbmore · 01-29-2010, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

http://www.boston.com/news/education..._books_impact/

"It’s one of the best-selling history books, a controversial tome that ignited the political consciousness of generations of young people. Taught in high schools across the nation and in some college survey courses, Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ offers an activist’s perspective on history, from the founding of America to the war on terrorism."

Anyone Read it? I see it's available at Amazon for $9.99...

That book changed my life. The chapter on Columbus and the Natives of Caribbean is classic and the account of the Mexican War "woke me from my dogmatic slumber." His narrative of labor's struggle for justice is inspiring to me.

Luqman

kennyc · 01-29-2010, 08:57 AM

Thank you. I'm right on the edge of purchasing it...

Vector · 01-29-2010, 09:05 AM

It sounds like a far cry from Gone With the Wind.

kennyc · 01-29-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Vector

It sounds like a far cry from Gone With the Wind.

BenG · 01-29-2010, 09:42 AM

It's a great book. The history of the U.S. but not of the great and powerful men that we learn in school but of the ordinary people.

Moejoe · 01-29-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

http://www.boston.com/news/education..._books_impact/

"It’s one of the best-selling history books, a controversial tome that ignited the political consciousness of generations of young people. Taught in high schools across the nation and in some college survey courses, Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ offers an activist’s perspective on history, from the founding of America to the war on terrorism."

Anyone Read it? I see it's available at Amazon for $9.99...

Several times. One of the best, and most powerful visions of history to ever be put down. Sadly, Mr. Zinn passed away yesterday. But his words shall live on.

kennyc · 01-29-2010, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Several times. One of the best, and most powerful visions of history to ever be put down. Sadly, Mr. Zinn passed away yesterday. But his words shall live on.

Yep, that's what brought it to my attention...

chainring · 01-29-2010, 12:43 PM

I hear of Howard Zinn's passing yesterday on NPR, and interview from 2008. That sparked my interest in this book. Apparently it really brings out some quite polar views that seem to want to believe the United States, and its government, can do no wrong. I haven't read it yet, of course, but that's the gist from Amazon reviews. I've always had a strong feeling our (the US) government has been up to shady things...maybe this book will shed some light on that? Hope so.

Moejoe · 01-29-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chainring

I hear of Howard Zinn's passing yesterday on NPR, and interview from 2008. That sparked my interest in this book. Apparently it really brings out some quite polar views that seem to want to believe the United States, and its government, can do no wrong. I haven't read it yet, of course, but that's the gist from Amazon reviews. I've always had a strong feeling our (the US) government has been up to shady things...maybe this book will shed some light on that? Hope so.

Not just US governments, ALL governments and ALL politicians. Bunch of lying, rat scum the lot of them.

kennyc · 01-29-2010, 01:00 PM

Just bought it from Amazon....my already-purchased-to-be-read list just keeps growing!

Jan J · 01-30-2010, 12:30 AM

For Sony readers, they have it for $11.19.

chainring · 01-31-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Moejoe

Not just US governments, ALL governments and ALL politicians. Bunch of lying, rat scum the lot of them.

Unfortunately, I suspect you're 100% spot-on. I sure wish it weren't so, and that they (politicians, the government, etc...) had our best interests at heart, but that would be a pipe dream.

AlexBell · 02-01-2010, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyc

http://www.boston.com/news/education..._books_impact/

"It’s one of the best-selling history books, a controversial tome that ignited the political consciousness of generations of young people. Taught in high schools across the nation and in some college survey courses, Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ offers an activist’s perspective on history, from the founding of America to the war on terrorism."

Anyone Read it? I see it's available at Amazon for $9.99...

I'm well into it, and find it fascinating. It is distressing however to see the same justifications for war and theft being used today as were used when the American Indians and the Mexicans were robbed of their lands.

Regards, Alex

sassanik · 02-02-2010, 12:11 PM

Fictionwise also has it for sale now, $11.55 plus micropay rebate. I read portions of it in college and I loved it.

Anyway I recommend it!

Amy

01-29-2010, 08:38 AM	#1
kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ http://www.boston.com/news/education..._books_impact/ "It’s one of the best-selling history books, a controversial tome that ignited the political consciousness of generations of young people. Taught in high schools across the nation and in some college survey courses, Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States’’ offers an activist’s perspective on history, from the founding of America to the war on terrorism." Anyone Read it? I see it's available at Amazon for $9.99...

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sassanik Guru Posts: 774 Karma: 1211741 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Oregon Device: EB1150, iPhone, Cool-er Purple, Pocketbook 360, Kindle Fire	Fictionwise Fictionwise also has it for sale now, $11.55 plus micropay rebate. I read portions of it in college and I loved it. Anyway I recommend it! Amy

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kennyc The Dank Side of the Moon Posts: 35,872 Karma: 118716293 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, CO Device: Kindle2; Kindle Fire	Thank you. I'm right on the edge of purchasing it...

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chainring Addict Posts: 210 Karma: 1000659 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Device: Kindle Voyage, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650 (black), Kindle 3G	I hear of Howard Zinn's passing yesterday on NPR, and interview from 2008. That sparked my interest in this book. Apparently it really brings out some quite polar views that seem to want to believe the United States, and its government, can do no wrong. I haven't read it yet, of course, but that's the gist from Amazon reviews. I've always had a strong feeling our (the US) government has been up to shady things...maybe this book will shed some light on that? Hope so.

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