Howard Zinn: The historian who changed the history
http://www.cipra.in/paper/HowardZinn.html
History since its origin remained in the realm of the ruling elite. It
presented, commented and concentrated on a minority gang of monarchs, tyrants,
and their tales. It was called objective history. It comfortably and knowingly
ignored and omitted the real history of the millions of people, who were
oppressed by the ruling class.
Howard Zinn challenged this academic establishment by boldly emphasizing that
“there is no such thing as impartial history. The chief problem in historical
honesty is not outright lie. It is omission or de-emphasis of important data.
The definition of important of course depends on one's values.” Zinn decided to
choose side; and he chose to take side of the oppressed, exploited and the
toiling masses against the bourgeoisie regime.
http://www.cipra.in/paper/HowardZinn.html
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