Howard Zinn was a historian, playwright, and social activist whose work reframes American history from the perspective of the marginalized and oppressed. His writing is characterized by a sharp critique of power and a commitment to uncovering the untold stories of those often excluded from traditional historical accounts. Zinn aimed to make complex social and political issues accessible to readers through his clear and engaging prose. His contributions underscore the importance of continually challenging dominant narratives and actively pursuing justice.
To jedna z tych książek, które naprawdę powinien przeczytać każdy. Ta wyjątkowa historia Stanów Zjednoczonych opowiedziana jest z perspektywy jej ofiar: rdzennych amerykanów, czarnych, robotników, kobiet, imigrantów i biednych.Howard Zinn ze skrupulatnością i swadą opisał wszystko to, o czym... číst celé
A Young People's History of the United States brings to US history the viewpoints of workers, enslaved people, immigrants, women, Black people, Latino Americans, Asian Americans, American Indians, and others whose stories, and their impact, are rarely included in books for young people. Beginning with a look at Christopher Columbus’s arrival through the eyes of the Arawak Indians, then leading the reader through the struggles for workers’ rights, women’s rights, and civil rights during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, and ending with the current protests against continued American imperialism, Zinn presents a radical new way of understanding America’s history. In so doing, he reminds readers that America’s true greatness is shaped by our dissident voices, not our military generals. A Young People's History of the United States is also a companion volume to The People Speak, the film adapted from A People's History of the United States and Voices of a People’s History of the United States.
If you’re both overcome and angered by the atrocities of our time, this will inspire a “new generation of activists and ordinary people who search for hope in the darkness” (Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor). Is change possible? Where will it come from? Can we actually make a difference? How do we remain hopeful? Howard Zinn—activist, historian, and author of A People’s History of the United States—was a participant in and chronicler of some of the landmark struggles for racial and economic justice in US history. In his memoir, You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train, Zinn reflects on more than thirty years of fighting for social change, from his teenage years as a laborer in Brooklyn to teaching at Spelman College, where he emerged in the civil rights movement as a powerful voice for justice. A former bombardier in World War II, he later became an outspoken antiwar activist, spirited protestor, and champion of civil disobedience. Throughout his life, Zinn was unwavering in his belief that “small acts, when multiplied by millions of people, can transform the world.” With a foreword from activist and scholar Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor, this revised edition will inspire a new generation of readers to believe that change is possible.
Ta wyjątkowa historia Stanów Zjednoczonych opowiedziana jest z perspektywy jej ofiar: rdzennych amerykanów, czarnych, robotników, kobiet, imigrantów i biednych. Howard Zinn ze skrupulatnością i swadą opisał wszystko to, o czym Amerykanie czasem woleliby nie pamiętać, ale o czym zapomnieć nie powinniśmy nigdy. Ludową historię Stanów Zjednoczonych czyta się jak kryminał. Ponad dwa miliony sprzedanych egzemplarzy! Jedna z ulubionych książek Davida Bowiego i Matta Damona. Książka została poprzedzona wstępem Artura Domosławskiego.
Essays gegen den Krieg
Erstmals auf Deutsch: Essays und Erinnerungen des einflussreichsten Friedensaktivisten des 20. Jahrhunderts gegen den Bombenkrieg. Im Zweiten Weltkrieg nahm Howard Zinn am Luftangriff auf Royan teil, das zu diesem Zeitpunkt immer noch hartnäckig von Nazis besetzt war. 1966 reist er zurück an den Ort des Schreckens, führt Gespräche mit Anwohnern und studiert historische Dokumente in der örtlichen Bibliothek. Später wird er auch Hiroshima besuchen, um Überlebende des Atomangriffs zu treffen. Seine kraftvollen Essays, die Zinn kurz vor seinem Tod im Jahr 2010 fertigstellte, schenken uns persönliche Berichte und historisch-politische Analysen. Nicht zuletzt erzählen sie auch davon, wie die Bombenkriege des 20. Jahrhunderts ihn von einem befehlstreuen Soldaten zu einem der einflussreichsten linken Historiker und Friedensaktivisten haben werden lassen
1. díl dějin USA z neobvyklé perspektivy od známého amerického historika – o objevení Ameriky očima indiánů, o Ústavě z hlediska otroků, o vzestupu industrialismu, jak jej zakoušely mladé ženy v Lowellových textilkách, o španělsko-americké válce, jak ji prožívali Kubánci, o Novém údělu, jak mu rozuměli černoši v Harlemu atd.
The collection features twenty-six writings by Howard Zinn, showcasing his reflections on various conflicts, including the wars in Iraq and Vietnam, as well as World War II and Kosovo. Zinn delves into the pervasive nature of war and its implications in a world plagued by violence. These pieces, originally published in notable magazines and his previous works, highlight his critical perspective on the human condition and the recurring cycle of destruction among nations.
Exploring America's challenging racial landscape, this collection features Howard Zinn's impactful writings and speeches, reflecting his commitment to civil rights and social justice. Drawing from his experiences at Spelman College, Zinn highlights the grassroots efforts behind racial equality, emphasizing the importance of collective action and civil disobedience. His essays cover pivotal moments in history, from the Abolitionists to the Selma march, advocating for unity across races as a pathway to a more compassionate society. Zinn's clear and passionate prose resonates with the belief in the power of the people to instigate change.
A classic since its original landmark publication in 1980, Howard Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States is the first scholarly work to tell America’s story from the bottom up—from the point of view of, and in the words of, America’s women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers. From Columbus to the Revolution to slavery and the Civil War—from World War II to the election of George W. Bush and the “War on Terror”—A People’s History of the United States is an important and necessary contribution to a complete and balanced understanding of American history.