David McCullough - 1776

pros: Well Written, Eyes on Battlefields, New Information

cons: Want More

David McCullough's Gem About Independence

There are plenty of history books on George Washington and the Revolutionary War, that it can leave... See Full Review

pros: Easy to read, interesting details

cons: I love this book, and find nothing negative about it.

Captivating

This book explains in detail all of the events surrounding the nation's founding. As a US History an... See Full Review

pros: Primary sources give inquisitive look into 1776 America

cons: Abrupt ending compounded by sixty pages of references

Bringing 1776 to 2006 audience

I heard David McCollough speak during my undergraduate days at the University of Oklahoma. He was as... See Full Review

pros: Extremely detailed.

cons: Some copies were in worse condition and more expensive.

Just got my copy

I just bought this book on paperback and really like it. This book is a piece of Americana right her... See Full Review

pros: Very well written, very informative

cons: Loose ends, does not tie book into rest of war

The Early Days of the Revolutionary War

This best selling novel coves the events from October 26, 1775 to¬¬ January 3, 1777, and the start o... See Full Review

pros: An engaging quest to discover Washington tells much about the time.

cons: The reader will want 1777, 1778, 1779...

David McCullough Brings Life to 1776

When writers attempt to write about the past they risk making two errors: rewriting history to fit p... See Full Review

pros: Strong research backing, interesting

cons: Lack of combat detail

1776: A Story Reborn

The following started as a critical analysis for my history class, but I believe it will also serve... See Full Review

pros: An incredibly vivid account of General George Washington's first year of command.

cons: Disappointed it ended with another 70 pages in the book dedicated to bibliography and index.

1776 by David McCullough, Another Pulitzer Prize?

Once again author David McCullough brings the years of the American Revolution to life. The first ac... See Full Review

pros: Exciting, colorful, interesting and balanced

cons: When is 1777 coming out?

American History Brought to Life

The best history books explain events by drawing clear pictures of the participants. For example, yo... See Full Review

pros: Easy read, loaded with interesting details into characters' lives...history come alive here.

cons: No mention of the arrest of Royal Governor William Franklin in Perth Amboy

1776-The year America almost wasnt born

No one who reads this exceptional book can come away with anything but a newfound respect for the "... See Full Review