Bibliograph

A young people's history of the United States, Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff, Volume 1

Type

Label

A young people's history of the United States, Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff, Volume 1

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A young people's history of the United States

Oclc number

162198264

Responsibility statement

Howard Zinn ; adapted by Rebecca Stefoff

Summary

Examines the earliest history of the United States, from its discovery and colonial period through the American Revolution, the Civil War and its aftermath, and the Spanish American War. Narratives told from the point of view of ordinary people, including slaves and native Americans, capture the violence, racism, and injustices that occurred during these pivotal events

Table Of Contents

Introduction -- Columbus and the Indians -- Black and white -- Who were the colonists? -- Tyranny is tyranny -- Revolutions -- The women of early America -- As long as grass grows or water runs -- War with Mexico -- Slavery and emancipation -- The other Civil War -- Robber barons and rebels -- The American empire

Target audience

juvenile

resource.variantTitle

Columbus to the Spanish American War

Classification

Contributor