Una Historia Popular Del Imperio Americano Pdf
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Howard Zinn planteaba la hipótesis de que el punto de vista adoptado tradicionalmente por los libros de historia es bastante limitado, por lo que decidió escribir un libro sobre la historia de los Estados Unidos con una perspectiva diferente, la del nacimiento del pueblo estadounidense. Esta novela gráfica adaptada del texto original de Howard Zinn trata temas como la luch...more
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Sep 16, 2010Michael rated it liked it · review of another edition
So, if there is a god, he/she/it/they doesn't hold my intellect in very high esteem.
He/she/it/they must think I'm an idiot.
See, a while back, I reserved Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, and what I ended up arriving on the holds shelf was the children's version, complete with funny illustrations to try and walk teenagers through the theory of relativity. Now, I thought I had placed a hold on A People's History of the United States, and I ended up with this graphic novel.
It's qu...more
He/she/it/they must think I'm an idiot.
See, a while back, I reserved Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything, and what I ended up arriving on the holds shelf was the children's version, complete with funny illustrations to try and walk teenagers through the theory of relativity. Now, I thought I had placed a hold on A People's History of the United States, and I ended up with this graphic novel.
It's qu...more
Feb 28, 2017Jim rated it really liked it · review of another edition
I highly appreciate Howard Zinn, and thought I would know most of what was in the book. No, in fact there were quite a number of things that were either new or that expanded my knowledge.
I have been very interested lately in that fork in the road taken in the 1890's when Teddy Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst and others successfully argued for the imperialism road. This book expanded my knowledge of the US war in Cuba and in the Philippines.
Also included is a fascinating section on Zoot Suits...more
May 28, 2010Sarah Maddaford rated it liked it · review of another editionI have been very interested lately in that fork in the road taken in the 1890's when Teddy Roosevelt, William Randolph Hearst and others successfully argued for the imperialism road. This book expanded my knowledge of the US war in Cuba and in the Philippines.
Also included is a fascinating section on Zoot Suits...more
Shelves: political, arlington, historical, non-fiction, modern, stopped-reading, graphic-novel
I didn't put it down because I disagreed with the presentation of history (although I do think it is a bit harsh). I put it down because it is a large book filled with a single version of historical events. While I do not think that the author is anti-America or anti-American, he is certainly anti-establishment, anti-expansionist, and rather bitter. He served in the military, which gives him more right to be upset with American foreign policy and military action (in my opinion). If I sat down wi...more
Aug 05, 2019Diz rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: graphic-novels, history, american-history
Howard Zinn is not afraid to point out the darker moments in American history. This graphic novel highlights some of those moments. These moments are shared so that readers may be aware of how America has not lived up to its potential in order that they may make changes to improve its future. The final message is hopeful, as long as citizens remain vigilant. The only negative point for me is that the art could have been better.
Jul 15, 2010Eric rated it did not like it · review of another edition
A real disappointment. As a historian, probably I was hoping for too much, but I thought that the attempt to mix history and graphics could be interesting. It was not. Graphically the book was bland, historically it was highly tendentious, and as a work of literature it was poorly written and executed. Zinn is not a nuanced historian, this is understood from the get-go, but his flaws in distorting and simplifying a complex past for explicit political purpose are even more pronounced here because...more
Jun 22, 2017Raphaël rated it it was ok · review of another edition
When I picked it up, I thought it would be a good way to discover Zinn's vision of History, since I read bits and pieces of it before but no complete work. Well... Though being a leftist myself, I hope this is not a good example of Zinn's thought.
All I've read in this book was heavily biased; the premise is clearly that the USA have tried for the last century to establish a world empire, through aggressive trade strategies, 'liberation' wars, etc. It is undeniable, yes.
But it is presented thro...more
All I've read in this book was heavily biased; the premise is clearly that the USA have tried for the last century to establish a world empire, through aggressive trade strategies, 'liberation' wars, etc. It is undeniable, yes.
But it is presented thro...more
Jul 17, 2009Mark rated it it was ok · review of another edition
I don't dispute that much of what is presented here is factual. I would however dispute that ALL of the facts are being presented. I understand that those who believe in 'radical' politics feel that their viewpoints have been massively underrepresented - but that doesn't give you a pass on dealing with historical facts that don't support your overarching thesis.
This is a polemic on American imperialism rather than an alternative look at American history... and that impression is reinforced by th...more
This is a polemic on American imperialism rather than an alternative look at American history... and that impression is reinforced by th...more
Nov 08, 2013Jordan rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A lovingly constructed version of Zinn's A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present that leaves me wanting to dive into Zinn's entire bibliography. With Zinn as the ever-present narrator (with guest lectures from the likes of Mark Twain, OMG), I was thoroughly entertained, and informed. I had never understood the Spanish-American War before, for whatever reason. But, laying it out in a graphic novel format finally brought me understanding, along with increased understanding of conf...more
Feb 06, 2018JJ rated it liked it · review of another edition
If you have enjoyed Zinn’s A People’s History of the United States, then A People’s History of an American Empire is just as enjoyable. Like the latter, it will piss you off but in a Howard Zinn appreciating way. Appreciating in the sense of an actual account of America’s past and not some anti-intellectual writing in service of the State to white-wash its history of crimes. The content in this book was a 5, the same rating his first book received but I’m giving this one a 3 due to the vibrant c...more
Apr 10, 2011Paul Schulzetenberg rated it it was ok · review of another edition
This is a retelling of A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present in comic book form, with an emphasis on American foreign policy that downright imperial. And we're not talking classic American soft power here, where we send Coke and McDonald's in order to get people to buy American products in an effort to spread our cultural values. Rather, we're talking about a cynical examination of American international actions like the Spanish-American war, Manifest Destiny, Iran Contra, and...more
Dec 20, 2016Meepelous rated it really liked it · review of another edition
The first thing that I feel obliged to tell everyone is that this is a much easier read than I every anticipated. A challenging and thought provoking read certainly, but compared to many other political (and none political) comics I have struggled to slog through, this one was extremely accessible. The panels are even a bit on the too big side really, but this means the art and text were extremely clear and easy to follow. The text blocks never got too overly-long, and the pacing kept things mov...more
Aug 30, 2013Helen rated it really liked it · review of another editionRecommended to Helen by: No-one.
I enjoyed this graphic adaptation of Zinn's work. The drawings were effective though not particularly special but the writing and the conceit of having Zinn deliver the entire book as part of a lecture, was compelling, and definitely hooked me in to keep reading avidly. This book covers all aspects of US imperialism, deception, arrogance etc. throughout history, from Vietnam to Central America, and beyond. Here is a listing of actions covered: Wounded Knee, Antonio Maceo & the Cuban Revoluti...more
Dec 04, 2008Erok rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
starting with mad magazine, then to the 'big book' series, moving onto the 'beginners' series, then onto other types of graphic novels and interpretations, the genre and pop-education in general has fascinated me for awhile. This is an amazing addition to the genre, although as a pop-ed tool, the rhetoric may be a bit too much for many people not versed in radical theory, ideology, or thought. i considered getting this for my dad for xmas, but then realized he may be a bit turned off from it and...more
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Oct 16, 2009AJ rated it really liked it · review of another edition Shelves: non-fiction, 2009, capitalism-industrial-complex
This is kinda like a distilled version of A People's History, with a bit of Zinn's autobiography thrown in, but in graphic novel form! So awesome! It's a quick read but very fun.
Mar 16, 2018Carol Storm rated it it was ok · review of another edition
You know what I really hated about this book? It wasn't the cheap shots at America, Capitalism, and the United States Marine Corps. I mean, I know who Howard Zinn is. As Jim Garrison says in Oliver Stone's JFK, 'What do you expect from a pig but a grunt?'
No, what shocked me wasn't the mean cheap shots and lies. It was the sentimentality and hypocrisy. Because believe it or not, Howard Zinn and his punk grade school posse actually bend over backwards NOT to attack certain institutions. As tough a...more
Jul 15, 2017Sharon rated it really liked it · review of another editionNo, what shocked me wasn't the mean cheap shots and lies. It was the sentimentality and hypocrisy. Because believe it or not, Howard Zinn and his punk grade school posse actually bend over backwards NOT to attack certain institutions. As tough a...more
Shelves: library, comics
I've had difficulty with reading A People's History and I'm really glad that this comic adaptation exists. It combines some of the 20th century content with information from Zinn's memoir to depict a bunch of key chapters in modern American history. Despite the epilogue, it's hard for me to see much cause for hope. The book focuses on the parts of history that are too often overlooked in schools, which means it's relentlessly bleak and shows horror after horror that's been perpetrated by the US...more
Nov 24, 2018Jennifer rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This book starts with 9/11 and goes back to how America started to gain an empire before the turn into the 1900s. It's a startling read for anyone, like myself, who doesn't realize just how much the American government and army has done around the world towards other countries, other people. This graphic novel adaptation puts things in picture form that words alone can't do justice. It makes me want to read the actual book by Howard Zinn, and others, to find out the darker side of American histo...more
May 21, 2017Chris Miller rated it really liked it · review of another edition
What a great Graphic Novel using history as its basis. This takes a lot of Howard Zinn work as the basis for a readable, understandable, and entertaining look at the growth of the United States, warts and all. As with all of his work, there are elipses that undermine some arguments because they don't present the entire picture. It seems to me he does this because there is so much done on the other side of many arguments that it gets lost in the discussion. This was given to me as a gift, and I r...more
Nov 24, 2018Jane Mueller rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A must read if you live in the United States. Condensed history that you need to know!
Mar 16, 2015Nshslibrary rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
As we all know, America is the land of the free, a land of wonder and pure accomplishments. It is the only country in the world that has never done wrong without a good reason. Or at least that’s what our political leadership wants us to think. In reality, America is a country like any other. It does good and it does bad, and if you’ve ever decided to read one of Howard Zinn’s books, you’re definitely not reading for the good. But that does not mean this book is bad. In fact, Howard Zinn’s A Peo...more
Nov 23, 2008Paul rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is a graphic novel adaptation of Zinn’s famous history book, “A People’s History of the United States.”
It doesn’t cover everything in “A People’s History...”, but starts with the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890, when American soldiers killed or wounded 300 Native Americans in about an hour. In the 1890’s, America was going through a depression, so a foreign enemy was needed against which to rally the public (along with finding new markets to exploit). The Cuban Revolution was attempting to th...more
It doesn’t cover everything in “A People’s History...”, but starts with the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890, when American soldiers killed or wounded 300 Native Americans in about an hour. In the 1890’s, America was going through a depression, so a foreign enemy was needed against which to rally the public (along with finding new markets to exploit). The Cuban Revolution was attempting to th...more
May 05, 2009Sonic rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
Everyone should read this book! Going far far beyond the 'official' versions of almost all historical events of America's imperialistic activities, this book finally tells it from the people's side. Yes 'history' is written by the victors, even when the victors sought out and created the conflicts in the first place. Americans have been fed a long line of bullshit from day one! This book, while not going into too much detail about any one event (see the bibliography people! If you want to dig de...more
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Dec 30, 2012Jose rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is a wonderful graphic novel, condensing the book 'A People's History of the United States' into a medium that opens the material and topic contained to a different audience. Covering alternate viewpoints of historical events in an American context, 'A People's History of American Empire' looks at history from the 'losers' side, if one were to frame history into a model of winners and losers in order to use the quote 'History is written by the winners.' The graphic novel is a good read for...more
May 17, 2010Emilia P rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Yeah.
Two probs. Number one: The illustration style of this was hodgepodge, photo-collage/artsy/basic-routine all mixed up, with not that much attention to the effect of the switches on pacing, mood etc. So that was annoying.
Problem two: Uh, I don't like this narrative of history. It was like wars of empire are bad, so here are the violent things people did to try to stop them, or the papers they stole from the government to prove how bad they were. There were a few hopeful words here and there,...more
Two probs. Number one: The illustration style of this was hodgepodge, photo-collage/artsy/basic-routine all mixed up, with not that much attention to the effect of the switches on pacing, mood etc. So that was annoying.
Problem two: Uh, I don't like this narrative of history. It was like wars of empire are bad, so here are the violent things people did to try to stop them, or the papers they stole from the government to prove how bad they were. There were a few hopeful words here and there,...more
Jul 06, 2010Theresa rated it really liked it · review of another edition
At one time I thought that graphic novels or graphic adaptations were rather childish and not true literature. This is the third one I have read and it is the best. It was very powerful and thought provoking. I think that the illustrations made an even more powerful statement than the written word. This book tells the history of the American Empire, but more from the point of view of the losers rather than the winners. It gives the 'behind the scene' story of many of the wars and conflicts the U...more
Mar 30, 2018Carol Chapin rated it liked it · review of another edition
This is a graphic novel that is based on Howard Zinn’s “A People’s History of the United States”. The latter book attempts to write a more honest version of America history than is usually presented, including the darker parts of our history. I found the graphic novel well-drawn and moderately interesting. I was aware of most of the subjects discussed, but this book did give detail that I hadn’t been aware of. The history starts with the massacre at Wounded Knee and goes chronologically through...more
Sep 05, 2008drbarb rated it it was amazing · review of another edition Shelves: graphicnovels, classics-re-readfrequently
Okay, we all studied US history. Zinn's versions are always nuanced. Don't laugh because this one is a comic book -- it is GREAT. I gave my copy to Paul Rusesabagina, of Hotel Rwanda fame, for he and his kids.
This one doesn't leave out those blots on our white-washed versions of history where our leaders conned the people or just oppressed the people and there was injustice and un-American activities alright.
You will love it. Give it to all your younger sibs and relatives.
This one doesn't leave out those blots on our white-washed versions of history where our leaders conned the people or just oppressed the people and there was injustice and un-American activities alright.
You will love it. Give it to all your younger sibs and relatives.
Apr 05, 2008Anna rated it it was ok · review of another edition
Boooooo. I regret having to rate this book so poorly--I'm a big fan of Zinn and desparately wanted to love this book--but I was agitated the whole time I read it. The art is bad, and the format (mainly, Zinn lecturing) is boring and not at all compelling. It could have been so awesome (comics! history! Zinn!) but instead was a huge disappointment. Sad.
Sep 17, 2008Donkeykonguk Forero rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
A heartbreaking and devastating history of America's imperial history, which will seem strangely similar to current events. Manufactured provocations, vicious cruelty, and utter hypocrisy abound. Told in a simple comic book style, this is a heartfelt plea from Zinn to all Americans to take a closer look at the often anti-democratic, inhumane, and even sickening behavior of their government.
Nov 27, 2016Alyssa Ramsden rated it it was amazing · review of another edition
This is a graphic adaptation of Zinns novel. It shows the history of American imperialism and government corruption and intervention. Helpful to understand seemingly complicated scandals in our history. Another book I wished I'd read in high school.
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