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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.3
EAN: 9780743226721
ISBN: 0743226720
Label: Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 400
Publication Date: June 27, 2006
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date: June 27, 2006
Sales Rank: 923
Studio: Simon & Schuster
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Rating:  - As if I was there, sort of
I'm a bit of a novice when it comes to history from this time period, so from that perspective, I think this book was informative and engaging. I suggest you read it if you have even an inkling of interest in the time period, because once you get into it, McCullough will take care of getting you through it with his detail and suspense. My only two warnings: 1) it takes a few chapters to get into it, especially remembering all the characters, and 2) when you finish it you're thirsting for more information ... Read More
Rating: - 1776 Indeed
David McCullough's book is a very readable account of the military campaigns of that fateful year in American history. He describes rebel soldiers dressed in rags and British soldiers looking sharp and well-rested. British generals are seen as capable but arrogant, not even bothering to learn about General Washington or solicit intelligence about the rebel plans. The portraits of the commanding American generals; Washington, Green, Knox and Lee are also persuasive. In particular, McCullough does a real ... Read More
Rating: - More, please.
I found the book a let down, it didn't have the detail I needed for such a short period of the war. Then it didn't go any where, just stopped at what he thought was a convenient place I guess. The material was fascinating and presented well it just left me with a big let down. I find McCullough's books rather on again off again, some of them a fine read and some hard to get through, not sure what that is. I really wanted to read John Adams but couldn't get very far after several attempts. Adams being the ... Read More
Rating:  - Incredible!!! Bestseller!!! Award Winner!!! Need I say more!!!
1776 is one great read,one of the greatest books ever!!! A bestselling award winning classic!!! Truly recommended!!! A+
Rating: - Must have
Excellent book. For a guy who has a tough time following American Revolution material, this one kept my attention for the duration. Very interesting take on a true David vs. Goliath tale that I think much of our country's population really knows little about. Haven't read much about the Revolution since school but this served as a bit of a refresher and much more. Looking forward to moving on to McCullough's John Adams....
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