A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present

From the publisher:

Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers.

Covering Christopher Columbus's arrival through President Clinton's first term, A People's History features insightful analysis of the most important events in our history. Revised, updated, and featuring a new afterward by the author, this is "a brilliant and moving history of the American people" (Library Journal).