1776 - David McCullough

1776

By David McCullough

  • Release Date: 2005-05-24
  • Genre: U.S. History
Score: 4
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Description

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.

Reviews

  • Vivid reading

    5
    By Clifford L
    Great and easy fun read. This one makes the entire American Revolution come alive. Excellent book.
  • Too long

    3
    By Jeffro an American
    To long a narrative
  • Amazing

    5
    By sienna wearsch
    Had this recommend and did not disappoint loved it!!
  • Plucky American Spirit

    4
    By Prophet Amos
    As a Historian, I have read many books covering our struggles for independence. Moreover, this is a nice detailed account of the trials of our early republic. Well written and informative, which makes you proud to be an American. The only downside was that the images/documents should have been interspersed throughtout the book, when relevant. McCullough should have included maps detailing the battles also.
  • Great for students of all ages

    5
    By EHS_Mr.Schultz
    I use this text in my classroom and have for years. This is a historic read of events that is deep in content and easy to read. It passes the history teacher’s test.
  • Great Book

    4
    By OsuVol18
    Very informative.
  • Outstanding

    5
    By On the Great Marsh
    This author is simply outstanding when it comes to telling this nations history. I have read most of Mccullough’s work and have the rest at hand. Not a syllable of fiction between the covers. A must read.
  • 1776

    5
    By T.Potts
    Outstanding!
  • WORST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ

    1
    By Hi.gbgvy
    If you hate reading about history don't even look at this book. This book has little dialogue and no plot. The first chapter itself is really bad. Definitely would not suggest this book to ANYONE. 🤦‍♂️
  • Beats TV

    5
    By No tthanks
    Another good read by Mr. McC. Simple. Informative. Believable. He sets the stage and puts you in the cast. This is my third book of his and will read the rest.