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"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn. Very "propagandistic" and politically charged, but that's something the author promptly assumes. Quit
by paulojreis 11y ago
"A People's History of the United States" by Howard Zinn.
Very "propagandistic" and politically charged, but that's something the author promptly assumes. Quite interesting (especially for an european) in the way it explains the origins of the american ethos ("land of the free") and how said ethos can be interpreted as a subversive political tactic to further the interests of a selected few.
- a3n 11y agoExposing myths is generally received as subversive.
- paulojreis 11y agoI meant the "ethos"; the author goes a long way in exploring how the "freedom" and national pride ideals were a nice fit - and argument - to promote politics such as war efforts (and the associated "big spendings" which converged to the same pockets).