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A People's History of the United States

Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United Statesis the only volume to tell America's story 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.

Audience
adult
Length
epic · 772 pages

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