Seventeen Seventy-six

Review: 1776

1776, by David McCullough, represents a sea change in the work of one of America's truly extraordinary historians. The twotime Pulitzer Prize winner and twice National Book Award recipient has traditionally chronicled epic times and critical historical events on a grand scale. McCullough told of the lives of three great American Presidents: John Adams, Theodore Roosevelt and Harry Truman. He ... Read full review

Its a very bad movie..don't see it

This book is a grand chronicle of the most pivotal year in American history. David McCullough had done an outstanding job of researching not only the facts, but the characters themselves. Washington, Knox, Greene, and many others come to life through his words. The author brings out their doubts, their failings, their chance victories and their inner most thoughts through a enjoyable string of events. If the story wasn't true, it could scarcely be believed how the script of this year progressed. David McCullough did an outstanding job of making the chronicle a joy to read. I would highly encourage anyone, from avid history buffs to novice historians, to read this great account.  

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Haven't gotten very far in this book. I WILL finish, just not going to happen right now. Read full review

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I've read this before, but want to again as I seem to be in a history mood right now. Read full review

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It is amazing we are not a colony of England. I am enjoying the story very much. Read full review

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A harder read but very good historical book. Read full review

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Only a few pages in....perhaps a bit more history than human story so far, but easy to read.... Read full review

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superb history that makes you think Read full review

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This summer, when I have time to lounge! Read full review