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erronis

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3. It was one of his best. I think I'll reread Zinn's "A People's History of the United States"

Reply to Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin (Original post)

Mon Dec 1, 2025, 06:46 PM

Monday

with a new viewpoint (and it's been 30 years!)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_People%27s_History_of_the_United_States

I was very impressed on how they were able to portray the lay-of-the-land, the topography, during the campaigns and the use of imagery that seemed to be from the period(s), even though most of that countryside has now been stripped-malled to death.

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The series is brilliant and captivating NewHendoLib Monday #1

I finished watching it last night. Buzz cook Monday #2

It was one of his best. I think I'll reread Zinn's "A People's History of the United States" erronis Monday #3