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1776

Written by: David McCullough
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Summary

 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 Revolution Americas Literature & Fiction Military & War United States Founding Fathers War American History Biography
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What the critics say

"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
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David McCullough brings these historic characters to life. Although not dramatic, his voice is not monotonous either. He never lost my attention or interest. It was like listening to a man talking about his passion. His understanding of the subject goes very deep. The only problem I had was that there was so much content that I could not keep all the names and places and events straight in my head. This is a book I would need to read to fully comprehend, but that's just me. Overall the it's a great piece of work and I would recommend it to anyone who loves history.

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Well written and well told

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Dear Mr. McCullough,

Please, please, please write a follow-up to 1776, entitled “1777-1783”. No one else could possibly recount and present this fascinating and important historical period of the United States and the United Kingdom as masterfully as you started to with 1776.

And then if you’re feeling really ambitious, feel free to cap off your trilogy with Part Three, “1812”.

No library in the western world could claim to be complete without the full set.

Sincerely,

Students of History

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David McCullough is a master of narrative history. His writing is excellent and his voice is well-matched to his text. Listening to him is a great pleasure!

Great Writer. Great Book!

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a lot of interesting information and very great take on the American Revolution. The reading though is monotonous, very robotic, hard to remain attentive.

great information, monotone reader

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