Book Reviews of 1776

When we learn about the Revolutionary War in school, it seems like a logical progression with democracy as the inevitable result. But when one is living in a historic time, one moment follows another, and everything could change at any time. The outcome is not sure.

McCullough writes as if the year 1776 is a work in progress. I find his style memorable and delightful. As I finished the book, I was thinking, "I don't know which side is actually going to win the war!" Although I've read a lot of American history, McCullough made me feel I was right there, looking over their shoulders, wondering what might happen next.

Even if you don't enjoy historical non-fiction, you will love this book. Written in a narrative style with quotes from historical figures mixed in. Perfect for the average reader!

Fantastic book. Could not put it down once I started!

This book is currently on the Best Seller list. If you are a history buff, you will enjoy it because it is so solidly researched. But it is also written in such a readable way that if you aren't actually into history, you'll enjoy it. Mccullough makes people we have heard about all our lives (like George Washington, for example) come alive. He does such a good job, I didn't want the book to end. I hope Mccullough is going to write a sequel.

Focusing on just the title year, one can only marvel that a country free from British rule exists today given the circumstances of the Continental army. having grown up in the northeast, i am familiar with the weather events as described herein and can only wonder at how on earth so many men endured barefoot winter marches! a good read for every American.

Really good. and the first book i've seen that really developed who George Washngton was.

For history buffs this is a wonder account of those who marched with George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence.

Fantastic book. I really never thought to think of how England thought of the whole "revolutionary war" thing. It's interesting and all most reads like a good old fashioned fictional novel. You won't want to put it down.

As usual, his books are well researched and it makes history come to life.

Fantastic brief summary of a "slice" of the Revolutionary War. I was already a fan of David McCullough's work and this was excellent as per his usual. I would strongly encourage this book as an introduction to American history (his book John Adams does it much better but in a GREATLY expanded format). Great concept - the book just takes a slice of history (1776)and jumps in there to tell the story of the Revolution. It is obviously just a small part of the whole story, but a pretty darn important part. I would call this light reading (probably the only book I have ever intentionally read twice) as it is immensely readable.

As much as you know about the founding of the country, you can always learn more and this book served up some great bits of information about the crucial year of 1776. It is still amazing that George Washington was one of the few men that could have lead the rebels to victory and pressure that he was under was truly amazing. Excellent book by the author, as usual and a very informative read.

Great book. Tells the story and brings it to life in a way that only McCollough seems to pull off.

Great book if you are a history buff. Good blend of fictional story interwoven with facts from actual letters written by the characters.

1776, the year the Declaration of Independence was signed and the beginning of the Revolutionary War, but oh so much more on the human level. Using history backed up by a variety of sources, David McCullough tells a story about what is left out of the history books. The side-stories and information about people we think we know are what make this book an interesting read.

If you are one who likes to know what is behind the history, you'll enjoy 1776.

This book made the Revolution come to life. It was well written and interesting. You get to know more about those involved. I would highly recommend it to everyone interested in history or just learning more about our great country.

Excellent account of the major events in our nation's war for independence during 1776.

This book is a very informative look at a single year in American history. I liked learning about the British and Loyalist point of view as well as the problems Washington had in keeping the army together. The portraits, letters and the maps also add to the experience.

If you want a book about the military strategy that the Americans and the British took in the months of the year of 1776, this is your book. If you want more information about the people that were involved, look elsewhere. Overall though it was well written.

McCullough is amazing! He makes history interesting, and the details he gathered during his research for this book are amazing!

Excellent, "You Were There" retelling of the year 1776 in America. Thrilling story, and all the more because it's based on real events in our country's young history.

This one is really hard for me to give up!

I never knew the American Revolution was like this. Everything you never learned in school or from tv. Excellent read!