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A People's History of the United States
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Plot Summary of A People's History of the United States
"Not to be written off as a leftist history of the United States. What makes this book incredible is that it doesn't mention what goes on in basic highschool textbooks, and focuses on the stories of movements that only get passing mention in earlier versions of history (i.e. the labor movement). It is a suprisingly riveting read. His chapter on the Vietnam war should be required reading for everyone. "
stephen dedalus, Resident Scholar



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Kind Of History
Time of history: - 1990's - 1980's - 1970's - 1960's - 1950's - 1940's - 1930's - 1920's - Early 1900's - 20th century - 19th century - 18th century - 17th century
History of a people? Yes
Nationality? - American--General

Subjects of this Historical Account
Is the portrayal sympathetic? - Sympathetic
Intelligence of subject of history: - Smart

Setting
United States Yes
If applicable, liberal/conservative? - Historian is moderately liberal

Style
How much gore? - 2 ()
How fast-paced is the book? - 5 ()
Accounts of torture and death? - no torture/death
Book makes you feel... - concerned
How much focus on stories of individuals? - Focuses mostly on the people/nation level
How much romance? - 1 ()
Pictures/Illustrations? - None
Maps necessary? - Not enough maps
Length of book - 450 pages+
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