A serious general history of the United States written from a radical, non-establishment point of view - it is history from the bottom up.
This new edition contains two new chapters covering the Clinton presidency, the 2000 Election, and the "war on terrorism," continuing Zinn's important contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history.
This P.S. edition features an extra 16 pages of insights into the book, including author interviews, recommended reading, and more.
Schweigen heißt Lügen: Autobiografie
Howard Zinn's unique take on this vital period in U.S. history.
... postwar America whether the administra- tion in power was liberal or conservative , run by Harry Truman or Richard Nixon . An American economist , Harold Vatter , surveying the postwar economy , wrote : " It became clear to all the ...
'What can I say that will in any way convey the love, respect and admiration I feel for this unassuming hero who was my teacher and mentor? Howard Zinn is the best teacher I ever had, and the funniest.' - Alice Walker
" Here is a sampling of the famous movers and shakers of the 1930's: Thurman Arnold, Henry Wallace, Rexford Tugwell, David Lilienthal, Harry Hopkins, Harold Ickes, Frances Perkins, John Maynard Keynes, and of course Roosevelt himself.
Et toujours chez Howard Zinn le même optimisme sur la nature et le destin de l’humanité : l’histoire ne réserve que des surprises, et elles ne sont pas toutes mauvaises.