Zinn tells fascinating stories that are consistently left out of common history textbooks and shines a light on those who have often been left in the dark. Zinn boldly rejects the false objectivity that fills too many textbooks and he openly declares his ethical and political allegiances. If the book was at times inept, its considerable energy paved the way for later generations of university students to explore these questions in more detail. Zinn analyzes American history by presenting diverse perspectives to his readers in an insightful manner, which is a truly brilliant milestone for the history of the American people from the perspective of those whose plight has been largely omitted or ignored. This new way of looking at history is crucial for all AP history students to understand and use as their own tool whenever they examine any type of history, not just American . Whenever a student reads a historical text, he or she should always be aware of the author's point of view and the subject of the text. Because there will always be a different interpretation of the same subject as long as it comes from a different point of view. Zinn does a magnificent job of showing the reader a whole new perspective on American history, which all AP history students should take note of and