A People’s History of the United States

A People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn is a groundbreaking account of American history told from the perspective of ordinary people rather than political leaders. With vivid prose and meticulous research, Zinn highlights the struggles of workers, women, African Americans, Native Americans, immigrants, and the poor who fought for justice, equality, and rights often ignored in traditional histories.

Spanning from Columbus’s arrival to the Clinton era, the book reveals how major social and political progress—such as labor rights, women’s suffrage, and racial equality—was driven by grassroots resistance. This powerful retelling challenges official narratives and offers a truer, more human view of America’s past.