#3 in History
A People's History of the United States
- 702
- Pages
- about 13 h
- Reading time
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About the book
A People's History of the United States is a 1980 nonfiction book by American historian and political scientist Howard Zinn. In the book, Zinn presented what he considered to be a different side of history from the more traditional "fundamental nationalist glorification of country". Zinn portrays a side of American history that can largely be seen as the exploitation and manipulation of the majority by rigged systems that hugely favor a small aggregate of elite rulers from across the orthodox political parties.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 8.4 across 367 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 67% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the History average of 8.0. That is how 8.3 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 8.3 | 46 | 13% |
| Hardcover | 8.4 | 321 | 88% |
Frequently asked
What is A People's History of the United States rated?
8.3 out of 10, from 367 reader ratings across 2 independent sources.
Is A People's History of the United States worth reading?
Readers give it 8.3/10 from 367 ratings in open sources.
How long does it take to read A People's History of the United States?
About 13 hours at an average reading pace — 702 pages.
Where does A People's History of the United States rank?
#3 in History on the current snapshot.
How long is A People's History of the United States?
It has 702 pages — longer than 81% of the ranked books in History.
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