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The untold history of the United States

A companion to the ten-part documentary series outlines provocative arguments against official American historical records to reveal the origins of conservatism and the obstacles to progressive change.

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  • "Untold history of the United States"

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  • "In this companion to the ten-part documentary series the authors outline a "people's history" of the American empire and its rise and decline, aided by the latest archival findings and recently declassified documents and scholarly research. They challenge the prevailing orthodoxies of traditional history books in this look at the dark side of American history. They introduce readers to a pantheon of heroes and villains as they show not only how far the U.S. has drifted from its democratic traditions but the powerful forces that have struggle to get us back on track. They argue that the U.S. must face its troubling history honestly and forthrightly in order to set a new course for the future, and pose the question: Is it too late for America to change?"
  • "A companion to the ten-part documentary series outlines provocative arguments against official American historical records to reveal the origins of conservatism and the obstacles to progressive change."
  • "A companion to the ten-part documentary series outlines provocative arguments against official American historical records to reveal the origins of conservatism and the obstacles to progressive change."@en
  • "An undertaking that Oliver Stone sees as his greatest achievement so far, The Untold History of the United States is a monumental history of the last 100 years of American Imperialism and the national security state, from the late nineteenth century through to the Obama administration."
  • "A companion to Oliver Stone's ten-part Showtime documentary series in the tradition of Howard Zinn's People's History of the United States, this cutting-edge and provocative book challenges the status quo of American history. Multiple Academy Award-winner Oliver Stone (once called "Dostoevsky behind a camera") has directed such iconic movies as Platoon, Wall Street, JFK, Natural Born Killers, and W and is known for his often controversial point of view and probing exploration of weighty historical and political topics. Now, Stone collaborates with esteemed American University professor Peter Kuznick to present our country's "secret history," one that has been unearthed through recently discovered archives and newly declassified material. Filled with poignant photos and little-known historical facts, this book covers the rise of the American Empire and national security state from the late nineteenth century through the Obama administration, revealing how deeply rooted the seemingly aberrant policies of the Bush-Cheney administration are in the nation's past'and why it has proven so difficult for President Obama to significantly change course. By discerning patterns that have previously gone unrecognized and examining the most recently released classified documents, Stone and Kuznick challenge prevailing orthodoxies and ask questions not normally raised. The result is not the kind of history taught in schools or represented on television or in popular movies, and it will come as a surprise to the vast majority of American and global citizens, shocking and astounding both experts and history-lovers alike."@en

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  • "History"
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  • "Untold History of the United States"
  • "Oribā Sutōn ga kataru mō hitotsu no Amerika shi"
  • "The untold history of the United States"
  • "The untold history of the United States"@en
  • "Oliver Stone's untold history of America"@en
  • "Нерассказанная история США"
  • "Nerasskazannai︠a︡ istorii︠a︡ SShA"
  • "La historia silenciada de Estados Unidos"@es
  • "The untold history of the United States : [a book and television series]"
  • "The Untold History of the United States"@en
  • "The untold history of the united states"@en
  • "Les crimes cachés des présidents une autre histoire de l'Amérique"
  • "オリバー· ストーンが語るもうひとつのアメリカ史"
  • "Oliver Stone's untold history of america"

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