Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History isthe only volume to tell America's story from the point of view ofand in the wordsofAmerica's women, African-Americans, Native Americans, working poor, andimmigrant laborers. Here we learn that many of our country's greatest battleschildlaborlaws, women's rights, racial equalitywere carried out at the grass roots level,against bloody resistance.
Revised and updated with new chapters on Clinton's presidency, the 2000 Election,and the War on Terrorism, A People's History of the United States featuresinsightful analysis of the most important events in our history.