A biography of Howard Zinn, examining his life and work as a progressive icon and thought leader through the story of the times that shaped him and America.

From Nation Magazine columnist and author Dave Zirin, The People's Historian will be a deeply researched biography of Howard Zinn, the beloved author of the classic national bestseller with more than four million copies sold, A People's History of the United States. 

With the full cooperation of Zinn's family and access to Zinn's personal papers, The People's Historian will paint a picture of the man behind A People's History, examining his work and legacy in the broader context of the United States.