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1776

By: David McCullough
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America’s beloved and distinguished historian presents, in a book of breathtaking excitement, drama, and narrative force, the stirring story of the year of our nation’s birth, 1776, interweaving, on both sides of the Atlantic, the actions and decisions that led Great Britain to undertake a war against her rebellious colonial subjects and that placed America’s survival in the hands of George Washington.

In this masterful book, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence—when the whole American cause was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed and the noble ideals of the Declaration would have amounted to little more than words on paper.

Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is a powerful drama written with extraordinary narrative vitality. It is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color; farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the King’s men, the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known.

Written as a companion work to his celebrated biography of John Adams, David McCullough’s 1776 is another landmark in the literature of American history. American History Military & War United States Revolution & Founding Founding Fathers Biographies & Memoirs American Revolution War Military Biography Boston Americas

Critic reviews

"This is a narrative tour de force, exhibiting all the hallmarks the author is known for: fascinating subject matter, expert research and detailed, graceful prose. ...Simply put, this is history writing at its best from one of its top practitioners."
-- Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
"A master story-teller's character driven account of a storied year in the American Revolution. A sterling account."
-- Kirkus, Starred Review
"...McCullough brilliantly captures the Spirit of '76 in Washington's miraculous victories at Trenton and Princeton. An altogether marvelous contribution that deserves to be read by every American."
-- Library Journal
Thorough Research • Vivid Historical Details • Excellent Narration • Informative Content • Educational Value

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I used this to follow along with a book for a college class and there were MANY pages missing/skipped throughout the entire book.

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An excellent, well read, well written, account of an important point in world history. Conveys a real sense of the times and holds the listeners attention throughout.

Excellent

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Very interesting, I re-read some parts to better understand

American history

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While dry in some places, 1776 was a very interesting book with new information about the men and women who fought and won freedom and liberty for America.

INTERESTING INFO ABOUT THE FOUNDING OF AMERICA

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The story of the book is written in a concise, informative, and detailed manner. The is some emotion in the manner/style of writing, but little in the voice of the narrators. Mr. McCullough is a better writer than a narrator.

Well Written

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