Mccullough, David
1776
- ISBN 13:
- 9780743226714
- author:
- Mccullough, David
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Simon & Schuster
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 24.3 x 16.6 x 3.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, United States, Revolutionary Period (1775-1800),
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Seventeen Seventy-six by David McCullough is a gripping narrative that brings to life the pivotal year of America's birth. In 1776, the fate of the young nation hung in the balance as British forces clashed with American rebels, and General George Washington's leadership was put to the ultimate test. Through meticulous research and masterful storytelling, McCullough weaves together the stories of ordinary men who marched alongside Washington, as well as the British commander William Howe and his disciplined redcoats. This is a story of courage, conviction, and the human cost of war, set against the backdrop of one of America's most defining moments. Written with extraordinary narrative vitality, 1776 is a powerful drama that sheds new light on this pivotal year in American history.