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1776
Book • 2006
In this book, David McCullough provides an intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence.
The narrative delves into the military battles, such as those at Dorchester Heights, Long Island, and Trenton, and explores the personal histories of commanders like Washington, William Howe, and Nathanael Greene.
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, the book presents a balanced view of both sides of the war, highlighting the struggles, victories, and setbacks of the American and British forces.
McCullough's storytelling approach makes the historical events engaging and accessible, avoiding the dryness often associated with historical texts.
The narrative delves into the military battles, such as those at Dorchester Heights, Long Island, and Trenton, and explores the personal histories of commanders like Washington, William Howe, and Nathanael Greene.
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, the book presents a balanced view of both sides of the war, highlighting the struggles, victories, and setbacks of the American and British forces.
McCullough's storytelling approach makes the historical events engaging and accessible, avoiding the dryness often associated with historical texts.
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