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"A wonderful, splendid book--a book that should be ready by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." --Howard Fast
With a new introduction by Anthony Arnove, this edition of the classic national bestseller chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on great men in high places—to focus on the street, the home and the workplace.
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research,... more
With a new introduction by Anthony Arnove, this edition of the classic national bestseller chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on great men in high places—to focus on the street, the home and the workplace.
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research,... more
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- #71 in Americana
- #58 in Capitalism
- #13 in Civics
- #4 in Democracy
- #5 in HTTP
- #22 in Historical Nonfiction
- #5 in History
- #73 in History Of Science
- #66 in Human Rights
- #88 in Important
- #80 in Intellectual
- #39 in Justice
- #34 in Korean War
- #45 in Liberalism
- #2 in Mexico History
- #79 in Military History
- #26 in Modern History
- #69 in Nerdy
- #93 in Nonfiction
- #65 in Philosophy History
- #25 in Political Science
- #26 in Politics
- #96 in Power
- #42 in Reference
- #74 in Research
- #81 in Revolution
- #57 in Social Studies
- #61 in Social Work
- #25 in Socialism
- #68 in Thought