Summary & Analysis - A People's History Of The United States: Based On The Book By Howard Zinn

SUMMARY & ANALYSIS

A PEOPLE'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

BASED ON THE BOOK BY HOWARD ZINN

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: GOLDEN BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Encounters and Colonization

The Development of Social Hierarchies

The American Revolution and Its Contradictions

Women, Westward Expansion and Indian Removal

Manifest Destiny and the Mexican-American War

Slavery, Abolition, and Reconstruction

Labor, Capital, and the Rise of Dissent

Imperialism and War

Socialism, Reform, and Resistance

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

Howard Zinn's A People's History of the United States presents a critical examination of American history from the perspective of marginalized groups, challenging traditional narratives. It focuses on the experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, women, and working-class people, highlighting their struggles and resistance against oppression. The book explores the roles of economic forces, racism, and sexism in shaping historical events. It shows how capitalism, imperialism, and the pursuit of wealth have led to exploitation and inequality. It also reveals how those in power have used propaganda and violence to maintain their dominance. The book emphasizes the importance of people's movements in pushing for social change, and calls on readers to recognize their role in the ongoing fight for a more just world.

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Fecha de lanzamiento

Audiolibro : 7 de febrero de 2025