| A People's History of the United States CD Contributor(s): Zinn, Howard (Author), Damon, Matt (Read by) |
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ISBN: 0060530065 ISBN-13: 9780060530068 Publisher: HarperAudio OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: Timed to release with the Perennial Classics publication, Zinn's revolutionary account of American history is updated with two new chapters read by Academy Award( winner Matt Damon, with a Preface and Afterword read by Zinn. 6 CDs. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - General - Political Science | Political Ideologies - Democracy - History | Social History |
| Dewey: 973 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 5.1" W x 5.8" (0.50 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "It's a wonderful, splendid book--a book that should be read by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." --Howard Fast, author of Spartacus and The Immigrants " It] should be required reading." --Eric Foner, New York Times Book Review Library Journal calls Howard Zinn's iconic A People's History of the United States "a brilliant and moving history of the American people from the point of view of those...whose plight has been largely omitted from most histories." Packed with vivid details and telling quotations, Zinn's award-winning classic continues to revolutionize the way American history is taught and remembered. Frequent appearances in popular media such as The Sopranos, The Simpsons, Good Will Hunting, and the History Channel documentary The People Speak testify to Zinn's ability to bridge the generation gap with enduring insights into the birth, development, and destiny of the nation. |
Contributor Bio(s): Damon, Matt: - About the Reader: Matt Damon Matt Damon's film career has including starring roles in Good Will Hunting (which he co-wrote), The Rainmaker, Saving Private Ryan, The Talented Mr. Ripley, and the upcoming All the Pretty Horses. He is currently producing the TV mini-series on A People's History of the United States. Zinn, Howard: -Howard Zinn (1922-2010) was a historian, playwright, and social activist. In addition to A People's History of the United States, which has sold more than two million copies, he is the author of numerous books including The People Speak, Passionate Declarations, and the autobiography, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. |