A People's History of the United States

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Described as 'an overtly Marxist history, very successful, very popular among students' that explicitly characterizes Columbus's legacy as 'conquest, slavery, death.' The hosts use it as a prominent example of the trend to recast Columbus as a villain. One of the most influential alternative histories of the United States, it would appeal to listeners interested in seeing American history told from the perspective of marginalized groups.