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.more
David McCullough is such a fantastic historian that I would read just about anything he wrote. 1776 is a marvelous depiction of what was arguably the biggest year in the American Revolution.
It starts on a high note, with McCullough describing George Washington’s masterful eviction of the British troops occupying the city of Boston (using the …
Entertaining and informative take on a fascinating moment in history.
Every American needs to read this book.
David McCullough is one of the greatest if not the number one author of historical books.
A learning history lesson…Very detailed and repetitive it times
Learn about that pivotal year in much greater depth.
His books are well researched and woven into great stories.
I wanted to love this book. I wanted it to read like a narrative, but it was pretty dry. The information is packed into this book, though!
It’s a great retelling of a very important time in our nation’s history.
David McCullough is a true America Masterpiece and 1776 may be his best book.
I liked this book, & appreciated knowing what really happened in the battles, but sometimes they were boring for me. But, this time & place in American history is one of two of my favorite timeframes. This author is my very favorite author of American History. I still have “John Adams” in my bookcase and plan to re-read again someday. I …
If you enjoy reading history this is another book for you. This author never disappoints. He makes our country’s history come alive. You will also likely be annoyed at some of the “dumb” things our forefathers did….just like today.
excellent
This is a detailed and fascinating history
David McCullough delivers a brilliant account of a very turbulent year in America’s struggle for independence. I wish he would write a sequel which chronicles the year of 1777 and it’s importance to the cause.
Such a great book !! The best book about the American Revolution in my opinion. One of my favorite authors of all time. This is a truly must read for all history lovers.
If you like history you will love this book. Fascinating.
Well written account that makes for an easy read despite its depth.
Simple, easy to read and understand the events of the beginning of the war for independence.
Even if you think that you already know everything you need to know about the Revolution, you will be glad that you read this book.