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In this stirring audiobook, 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 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 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. But it is the American commander-in-chief who stands foremost -- Washington, who had never before led an army in battle.The darkest hours of that tumultuous year were as dark as any Americans have known. Especially in our own tumultuous time, 1776 is powerful testimony to how much is owed to a rare few in that brave founding epoch, and what a miracle it was that things turned out as they did.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.Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100743544234
ISBN-139780743544238
eBay Product ID (ePID)43760977
Product Key Features
Publication Year2005
TopicUnited States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / General, Military
Book Title1776
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiography & Autobiography, History
AuthorDavid Mccullough
FormatCompact Disc
Dimensions
Item Height1.1in.
Item Length5.9in.
Item Weight10.1 Oz
Item Width5in.
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"A master story-teller's character driven account of a storied year in the American Revolution. A sterling account." -- Kirkus , Starred Review, "A master story-teller's character driven account of a storied year in the American Revolution. A sterling account."--Kirkus, Starred Review, "...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, "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, "...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, "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
Number of Volumes10 Vols.
Dewey Decimal973.3
Edition DescriptionUnabridged Edition
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- 02. Sep. 2020
History made Interesting
The book is excellent, but having the author read it allows one to enjoy a long drive while listening. This is a gift for a friend who keeps checking it out of the library, so after almost a year of renewing it, I've decided he just needs to get his own copy! Great way to learn history.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Neu
- 08. Apr. 2020
A wonderful book making the reader appreciate the quality of our early leaders.
A great review of our early history, presented in an interesting and compelling manner.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Okt. 2015
The Birth of America
This is a compelling story about the trials and tribulations that our nations founders undertook in 1775 and 1776. General George Washington had several setbacks, a victory in Boston, many more setbacks and losses, and finishes the year 1776, with enough positive to continue the fight for our freedom for another 5 years.... Very detailed and told in a suspenseful manner.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 03. Jul. 2025
One of the best books on CD ever recorded
I’m n of the very best accounts of the American Revolution and this reading by the author is so compellingBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 24. Sep. 2019
Great CD. Very compelling.
Just love it.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 17. Apr. 2022
1776
Love listening to audiobooks!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Apr. 2021
Book in a box
Book in a box - perfect!!!Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Mär. 2022
1776
Educational , drama, suspense, adventureBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
