{"product_id":"2940013782792","title":"Quicklet on A People's History of the US by Howard Zinn","description":"Quicklets: Your Reading Sidekick!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNever read a book alone again! Supercharge your reading with Quicklets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuicklets are jam-packed with information like those notes you totally copied off that geeky kid you knew back in high school.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut they’re not boring like other study guides. They keep you entertained AND informed. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou can conquer any book with your trusty sidekick. We’ve got your back :)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuicklets: Your Reading Sidekick!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA proficient writer and American historian, Howard Zinn composed over 20 books in his lifetime, including his best-selling title, A People's History of the United States. A tenured professor at Boston University from 1964 to 1988, Zinn focused on Civil Rights, anti-war protest, and the history of the labor movement in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis experience in World War II is thought to have contributed to his tenacity as an author, where he fought fascism as a bombardier for the 490th Bombardment Group in the Army Air Force.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe completed A People's History of the United States in 1980, which is the culmination of his first-hand experience at war, his research into the untold history of America, and his need to offer a pedestal to the forgotten voice of the oppressed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBOOK EXCERPT\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom the Overall Summary:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis retelling of American history shifts perspective from the alleged progress of mankind, from barbarism to the modern civilization, and instead views our national past as a series of objective events. Instead of depicting Christopher Columbus as a respectable, heralded figure, he is seen through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, who he enslaved, murdered, and pillaged.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book covers the entire history of America, from pre-European discovery to the election of George W. Bush. Zinn dives into the untold tales of historical record, depicting civil rights movements, labor movements, and war protest through the words and speeches of those who participated. He uncovers the gruesome truths surrounding wars and massacres, and digs deep into the soul of American politics, painting a picture that is not always easy to accept.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e...To be continued!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuicklets: Your Reading Sidekick!","brand":"Hyperink","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47079855423728,"sku":"2940013782792","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940013782792_p0.jpg?v=1763590188","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940013782792","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}