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They said, “You have a favorite historian?” They think I’m such a geek. The Congress is not paying
salaries, there is no food, no clothing, men are deserting and the others are dying of illness. Past 6
months Verified purchase Book as described and well packaged. We can be proud of what transpired
before us, of the bravery, the very fearlessness, fortitude, and heroism that proceeded us. It was as
though the very grandeur, wealth, and weight of the British Empire were rolling past -- an. But if
this gave rise to any second thoughts about his repeated desire to send men against such defenses, or
the wisdom of his council of war in restraining him, Washington kept such thoughts to himself.
Telescoping in on actions like The Battle of Long Island, oft overlooked in American Revolution text
with a broader view, gives the reader a chance to appreciate the ebb and flow of the war, as the
retreating Patriots fled the rushing sweep of the oncoming British force and turned what might have
been their ultimate defeat into an amazing escape during the almost magical midnight evacuation of
New York. Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server. I wasn't disappointed in the
book but that I had arrived at the end and wanted more. His Majesty's appearance before Parliament
had lasted just twenty minutes, after which, as reported. When I realize all that American soldiers
endured during the Revolution, the situations that favored us merely by chance, and the miraculous
deeds that eventually won the war for us, I am in awe of America. Read Less by brco-8922 Oct 01,
2020 The author is America's master historian. It 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. It's a good look into the victories and losses, as well as the harsh conditions that General
Washington and his ragtag army faced during 1776, backed up by historical documents and
illustrations. In America there were many who were loyal to the King. Washington, a figure that
history has rightfully made larger than life is once again a human man, tortured with doubts and
always mindful that disaster is just around the corner. We meet George Washington, Nathaniel Green
and Henry Knox. McCullough discusses the trials and tribulations of the first full year of the
American Revolutionary War in the north to northeastern part of the colonies with clear and concise
language. Handel, but he adored also the music of Bach and in 1764 had taken tremendous delight in
hearing. From the pomp and circumstance of King George III's London to the dangerous, deadly and
hard fought resistance of the defiant American Colonials, this authentic, beautifully written account
of our Nation's birth comes to life on every page. Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our
server. McCullough weaves a pleasant narrative and makes long-ago events seem very real. But my
admiration for our forefathers really grew after reading this book. Considering how long it took for
correspondence it is awsome that the army did so well. Error: Try Again Ok Sell Watchlist Expand
Watch List Loading. It actually starts with the Siege of Boston in the fall of 1775, yet it does not
cover Bunker Hill or the Battle of Lexington which occurred earlier in the same year. George
Washington Commander in Chief never led an army into battle. Error: Try Again Ok Sell Watchlist
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Return policy opens in a new tab or window for more details. Nevertheless, as I approached the end
of the book I found myself anxiously awaiting that moment.
David McCullough is truly a gifted historian and writer who is able to make the past come alive. The
author has that wonderful uncanny ability to create an ongoing visual play out in your mind as you
read. The book begins in London on October 26, 1775, when His Majesty King George III went
before Parliament to declare America in rebellion and to affirm his resolve to crush it. Second, it has
been almost 20 years since I was in an American history class, and I wanted to revisit the details of
how my country was founded. I am eternally grateful for their persistence and faith. Refresh
Browser Shipping: Does not ship to Ukraine. This chapter devotes considerable time to George
Washington, explaining his modest background and subsequent ascent through the social and
political ranks. The author has done an incredible amount of research, as documented in the
footnotes, bibliography, and acknowledgements. I didn’t love this book as much some of my
favorite GR reviewers did, but it might just be a matter of style preference. Gibbon, who was then
putting the final touches to the first volume of his masterpiece, History of the. When I started
reading it felt like I had jumped into the middle of a book. His voice is rather turbid, the effect being
that occasionally I had difficulty hearing precisely what was said. Nor is it required, of course, since
that isn’t the focus of this book. He was aloof along with his government and military to what was
the problems in the colonies. Calloway’s 'The Indian World of George Washington' covers that base.
At the center of the drama, with Washington, are two young American patriots, who, at first, knew
no more of war than what they had read in books -- Nathanael Greene, a Quaker who was made a
general at thirty-three, and Henry Knox, a twenty-five-year-old bookseller who had the preposterous
idea of hauling the guns of Fort Ticonderoga overland to Boston in the dead of winter. Read Less
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This is one of David's best books in my opinion. After reading this book, I am astounded that the
Americans won, as they severely lacked weapons, powder, money, troops, experience, discipline, and
leadership. Accessibility, User Agreement, Privacy, Payments Terms of Use, Cookies, CA Privacy
Notice, Your Privacy Choices and AdChoice. The other book I have read is on the early life with
Theodore Roosevelt. There is also mentioned the ordinary men of the colonies who became officers
under Washington. Despite the war, or more likely because of it, the King remained popular in the
country at large and. I wasn't disappointed in the book but that I had arrived at the end and wanted
more. David McCollough's distinct voice, which makes his speeches so enjoyable, also makes him
the perfect candidate to read his own books. The author has that wonderful uncanny ability to create
an ongoing visual play out in your mind as you read. As this book speaks about 1776 in general, it
also discusses George Washington, the General of the Continental Army (the name of the American
army) and later, founding father and first President of the United States. Incredibly, in a battle of
such extreme savagery, only four Americans had been wounded, including Captain Washington and
Lieutenant Monroe, and not one American had been killed. I will do a critique on the life of
Theodore Roosevelt book soon. Henry Fitzroy, former Prime Minister, who had not previously
opposed the administration. Until now. My interest is with the first nations of this land, but there
wasn’t much mention of that particular aspect of the war.
Maybe I wanted more than just the one year highlighted, 1776. Incredibly, in a battle of such
extreme savagery, only four Americans had been wounded, including Captain Washington and
Lieutenant Monroe, and not one American had been killed. The Evening Post, the most partisan in
its denunciations, called the war. Verified purchase: Yes Condition: Pre-Owned Sold by: second.sale
by thedanishduke Aug 08, 2007 1776 by David McCullough (2006) 1776 by historian David
McCullough is about the first year and a half of the war of the American Revolution. Error: Try
Again Ok Sell Watchlist Expand Watch List Loading. Well researched and superbly written, very
entertaining. Washington saw it as a “fresh incentive,” and to his mind it had not come a moment too
soon. (p. 137) The year 1776 still held plenty of setbacks and challenges for the independence-
minded Americans. See details for shipping Located in: Traverse City, Michigan, United States
Delivery: Varies Returns: Seller does not accept returns. But my admiration for our forefathers really
grew after reading this book. But standing still and waiting were not the way to win a war, and not
in Washington’s nature. (p. 51) Luckily, Washington’s own subordinate officers, in one council of war
after another, talked the tall Virginian out of launching his Boston attack; and the British ultimately
evacuated Boston, of their own accord, in March of 1776. This chapter chronicles the siege of
Dorchester Heights. After several false reports, Washington reported to the Continental Congress
that 300 soldiers had died but 1,000 were taken prisoner. Accessibility, User Agreement, Privacy,
Payments Terms of Use, Cookies, CA Privacy Notice, Your Privacy Choices and AdChoice. Past 6
months Verified purchase Great Service, Communication and Packaging. It seems we have to chase
every bit of minutiae to prove to someone else somewhere, somehow, that we are superior. Whatever.
Nationalism is more like year-old ranch dressing than a fine, primping vinaigrette. This is the year
that started everything, the year we discovered the grit, the courage, and the valor needed to cast off
the country of Great Britain and eventually become a little fledgling nation on its path to glory. The
American Army was looked upon by the British as trash - viewed as game to hunt down and kill. An
English professor was making a point about how people today rely so much on their smartphones and
the Internet that no one bothers to remember anything anymore because they assume they can just
Google it. 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. The treaty of Paris was signed in 1883 officially bringing peace.
McCullough paints portraits of the military leaders of those campaigns, Howe primarily, and Clinton
for the Brits, Greene, Knox, GW and a handful of others for the Yanks. Read more Like many
people, the history taught in school was boring to me. The strategies, failings and human-quality of
our favorite founding father are explored as well as the feelings of the militia-men on the ground.
David McCullough is truly a gifted historian and writer who is able to make the past come alive.
Illustrated. Endpapers based on sketches by British Captain Archibald Robertson. He showed how
George Washington was worried about the chance of Victory for the Colonists despite how
optimistic he appeared in public. Learn more eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens new window or
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returns, and payments Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. McCullough focuses on the
prominent leaders, both British and American, and we get a good idea of their strengths and
weaknesses. It is the year 1776 and General George Washington is under siege. Yet Washington, who
had never led an army in battle, persevered.

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