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‚ and McCullough merely focuses
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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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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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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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In the second chapter of his book 1776‚ David McCullough writes about how George Washington and his army prepared for and handled the siege of Boston. The purpose of talking about this occurrence is to show that the American army was indeed prepared to succeed against the British. Even though the British referred to the Continental Army as a “rabble in arms” (McCullough 25)‚ the author carefully paints his story to show how the colonists were prepared to defeat the British. He does so by mentioning
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1776 1: Chapter 1 introduces King George III and the conditions in England prior to and during the deployment of British troops to Boston. Described as “a person of simple tastes and few pretensions‚” the king is shown to slowly feel disdain towards America. 2: Chapter 2 depicts the conditions in America. It outlines the leaders of the army and a few who were representing the colonies. It described the American army to be made of “undisciplined‚ poorly armed volunteer force of farmers‚” with
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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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The book 1776 written by David McCullough outlines how George Washington as commander of the American army come to defeat in the unpleasant and robust year of 1776. George Washington had led an army of Americans from roots that stemmed ubiquitously throughout‚ for whom most of which had no training and experience on the battleground. As the year was coming to the end George understood the real power of the British‚ who had chased him from New York when George was about to cross the Delaware River
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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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Book Review on: 1776 by David McCullough The Non-Fiction Historical Book 1776 By David McCullough is a historically accurate and in depth view of The American Revolution; starting from The Battle of Bunker Hill‚ Boston‚ Brooklyn‚ New York‚ Fort Washington‚ and ending its Analysis at the Battle of Trenton in 1776. There are many fascinating features‚ trends‚ themes‚ and characteristics used in 1776 that make the book a fluent and enjoyable read. Also the book gives a very detailed and informative
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