May 12‚ 16 Alice Lin Bibliography: McCullough‚ David G. 1776. New York: Rockefeller Center 1230 Avenue of the Americas‚ 2005. Print. Book Review of 1776 1776 is one of the most famous historical books written by David McCullough‚ a very prominent historian. 1776 was the year that the Declaration of Independence was written‚ Americans were independent from British in the real sense‚ and the United States of America was established. The book 1776 talks about the American Revolution period in history
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The book‚ 1776 by David McCullough alter my opinions of both George Washington and King George III. My opinion about George Washington changed from thinking of Washington being a great leader‚ knowing every move‚ to a leader that had flaws but was still the guy to lead the army. For example‚ at the battle of New York‚ Washington was struggling to deal with the British offensive by not knowing where to place his troops. However‚ towards the end of the book George Washington becomes succeeds in winning
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Ashlee Bradley Rex Parsons HIS 201 November 16‚ 2016 An in Depth Revolutionary War 1776 was published in May 2004 by award-winning author David McCullough. McCullough was born in 1933 and grew up in Pittsburgh‚ Pennsylvania. He attended Yale after going through school in his hometown. Now‚ McCullough is married to Rosalee Barnes McCullough‚ has five kids and nineteen grandchildren. The two-time Pulitzer Prize winner was involved in practically everything possible‚ from being a reader‚ traveler
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McCullough‚ David. 1776. New York: Simon and Schuster‚ 2005. The words never judge a book by its cover have been spoken many times‚ but some covers beg to be judged. The cover of 1776‚ with its wartime painting and bold red lettering on the front‚ immediately draws people into it. However‚ upon opening the novel it is visually intimidating with many quotes in the middle of pages and nearly one-hundred pages of sources‚ notes‚ and acknowledgements. Despite this‚ McCullough delivers a personal story
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1776 by David McCullough is not just a book about the violence of war‚ but the emotions of those living during these times. The novel takes you on a journey of what life was truly like in the year of the Declaration of Independence. Leader General George Washington and two young American patriots‚ Nathanael Greene and Henry Knox‚ show the knowledge of war and the innocence of those with no experience of combat. Uncommon perspectives of situations are explained through the eyes of innocence and the
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In "1776" by David McCullough‚ the author introduces us to a pivotal year in American history‚ exploring the events and actions that led to the United States achieving independence. Set in the year 1776‚ the book is a work of historical nonfiction that targets high school students and adults‚ given its sophisticated content. McCullough’s main argument is centered on the remarkable perseverance and patriotism of the Continental Army‚ despite being outnumbered and less experienced than the British
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David McCullough’s 1776 is a well written book‚ starting with its title. It’s a story about the war‚ yet no actual fighting happens for most of the book. George Washington is often diminished compared to other characters in the book‚ and readers almost feel sorry for the usually infamous characters such as the loyalists‚ Hessians‚ and even King George III. Another surprise is that David McCullough‚ best known for Rushmore-size biographies of underrated presidents‚ wrestles America’s founding year
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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
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Shamia Swanks Professor Timothy Knight US History 1301 21 September 2011 1776 by David McCullough David McCullough wrote a revealing novel about the struggles and challenges America faced during the year of 1776 as the war for American independence commenced. “1776” shed light on the hardships the country faced in order for us to live the life of freedom we do today. The American army was composed of regular everyday people with a lack of military experience‚ but under the leadership of General
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David McCullough’s "1776" provides readers with a thorough and insightful analysis of the events that took place during a pivotal year of the American Revolution. Through extensive research and attention to detail‚ McCullough examines the key figures‚ decisions‚ and battles that shaped the nation’s destiny. He did research in twenty five different libraries‚ archives‚ and special collections. He even went to several historic sights in the United States and the United Kingdom‚ to make sure that all
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