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ISBN
9780743226721
Book Title
1776
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Item Length
9.2 in
Publication Year
2006
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1 in
Author
David Mccullough
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / General, Military
Item Weight
19.5 Oz
Item Width
6.1 in
Number of Pages
400 Pages
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster
ISBN-10
0743226720
ISBN-13
9780743226721
eBay Product ID (ePID)
51265409

Product Key Features

Book Title
1776
Number of Pages
400 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2006
Topic
United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / General, Military
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
David Mccullough
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
1 in
Item Weight
19.5 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in

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Trade
LCCN
2006-287092
Reviews
"Brilliant . . . powerful . . .1776is vintage McCullough: colorful, eloquent and illuminating."--Newsweek, "A master story-teller's character driven account of a storied year in the American Revolution. A sterling account." -- Kirkus , Starred Review, "Should be required reading in living rooms from coast to coast." -- Dorman T. Shindler, The Denver Post, "Brilliant . . . powerful . . . "1776" is vintage McCullough: colorful, eloquent and illuminating."-- "Newsweek", "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, "Should be required reading in living rooms from coast to coast."-- Dorman T. Shindler,The Denver Post, "Should be required reading in living rooms from coast to coast."-- Dorman T. Shindler, "The Denver Post", "...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, "Brilliant . . . powerful . . . 1776 is vintage McCullough: colorful, eloquent and illuminating." -- Newsweek
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
973.3
Table Of Content
Contents Part I: The Siege Chapter One: Sovereign Duty Chapter Two: Rabble in Arms Chapter Three: Dorchester Heights Part II: Fateful Summer Chapter Four: The Lines Are Drawn Chapter Five: Field of Battle Part III: The Long Retreat Chapter Six: Fortune Frowns Chapter Seven: Darkest Hour Acknowledgments Source Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
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, 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. At the center of the drama, with Washington, are two young American patriots, who, at first, knew no more of war than what they had read in books -- Nathanael Greene, a Quaker who was made a general at thirty-three, and Henry Knox, a twenty-five-year-old bookseller who had the preposterous idea of hauling the guns of Fort Ticonderoga overland to Boston in the dead of winter. But it is the American commander-in-chief who stands foremost -- Washington, who had never before led an army in battle. 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., 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, 1776is 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. At the center of the drama, with Washington, are two young American patriots, who, at first, knew no more of war than what they had read in books -- Nathanael Greene, a Quaker who was made a general at thirty-three, and Henry Knox, a twenty-five-year-old bookseller who had the preposterous idea of hauling the guns of Fort Ticonderoga overland to Boston in the dead of winter. But it is the American commander-in-chief who stands foremost -- Washington, who had never before led an army in battle. Written as a companion work to his celebrated biography of John Adams, David McCullough's 1776is another landmark in the literature of American history., Twice winner of the Pulitzer Prize for "Truman" and "John Adams," David McCullough returns with the story of the Revolutionary War--a book certain to be another landmark in the literature of American history.Simon & Schuster, 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.
LC Classification Number
E208.M396 2006

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    Great Read

    This was a very good book. The history was great and it reads like a novel. It isn't dry and boring. When I got to the end I was disappointed. I wasn't disappointed in the book but that I had arrived at the end and wanted more! I wanted this book to be like 600 pages more! The author has that wonderful uncanny ability to create an ongoing visual play out in your mind as you read.

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  • As only McCullough can

    1776 by David McCullough is a great historical writer's tour-de-force. From the pomp and circumstance of King George III's London to the dangerous, deadly and hard fought resistance of the defiant American Colonials, this authentic, beautifully written account of our Nation's birth comes to life on every page. I gave it a 5, but if I could, I would give it a 10. David McCullough hit all the notes with this one. If you haven't read it, put it on your list. You will not be disappointed.

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  • Great read for history buffs and patriots alike!

    This book was hard to put down. It's a good look into the victories and losses, as well as the harsh conditions that General Washington and his ragtag army faced during 1776, backed up by historical documents and illustrations. It's a great read for any red-blooded, freedom-loving American Patriot!

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  • Like new! Great book, which I had to add...

    Like new! Great book, which I had to add to my library.

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  • Just in time!

    Thanks for the quick turnaround on this! Looking forward to reading it during this quarantine. As described!

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