The Untold History of the United States: Young Readers Edition, 1945-1962

Synopsis

The New York Times–bestselling companion to the Showtime documentary series exploring the dark side of American history, revised & updated for 2019.A PEOPLE’S HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN EMPIREIn this riveting companion to their astonishing documentary series—including a new chapter and new photos covering Obama’s second term, Trump’s first year and a half, climate change, nuclear winter, Korea, Russia, Iran, China, Lybia, ISIS, Syria, and more—Academy Award–winning director Oliver Stone and renowned historian Peter Kuznick challenge prevailing orthodoxies to reveal the dark truth about the rise and fall of American imperialism.“Indispensable . . . There is much here to reflect upon.” —President Mikhail Gorbachev“As riveting, eye-opening, and thought-provoking as any history book you will ever read . . . Can’t recommend it highly enough.” —Glenn Greenwald, The Guardian“Finally, a book with the guts to challenge the accepted narrative of recent American history.” —Bill Maher“Kuznick and Stone’s Untold History is the most important historical narrative of this century; a carefully researched and brilliantly rendered account.” —Martin Sherwin, Pulitzer Prize–winning co-author of American Prometheus“A work of courage, wisdom, and compassion [that] will stand the test of time. . . . A fierce critique and a passionate paean for Stone and Kuznick’s native land.” —Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, author of The Thistle and the Drone

Copyright:

2011

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

784 Pages

ISBN-13:

9781451616446

Related ISBNs:

9781982102531

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster

Date of Addition:

04/04/24

Copyrighted By:

Gallery Books

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

History, Nonfiction, Politics and Government

Grade Levels:

Fifth grade

Reading Age:

10 and up

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.