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Howard Zinn

1 series 6 books in order 5 standalone books

Howard Zinn (1922–2010) was an American historian, playwright, and socialist thinker. He served as chair of the history and social sciences department at Spelman College and as a political science professor at Boston University. Zinn authored more than 20 books, including the influential and best-selling A People's History of the United States. In 2007, he published a version of the book for younger readers titled A Young People's History of the United States. Zinn identified as a socialist and wrote about the Civil Rights Movement, the anti-war movement, and labor history. His memoir, You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train, was published in 2002 and later adapted into a 2004 documentary. He died in 2010 from a heart attack at the age of 87.

Born
1922
Known for
American Empire Project

Series by Howard Zinn

Standalone books

  1. Cover of A People's History of the United States
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  2. Cover of The People Speak CD
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  3. Cover of Marx in Soho
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  4. Cover of You can't be neutral on a moving train
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  5. Cover of SNCC
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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Howard Zinn written?

We list 6 books by Howard Zinn across 1 series, published between 1964–2013 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Howard Zinn's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Blood and Oil: The Dangers and Consequences of America's Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

Where can I buy Howard Zinn's books?

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