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In this compelling book, McCullough weaves a gripping narrative of the critical events on both sides of the Atlantic that led Britain to wage war against its rebellious colonies, placing the survival of America in the hands of General George Washington. The stakes were high: without victory, the dream of independence would have been extinguished, and the ideals of the Declaration of Independence would have remained just words on paper.
Based on meticulous research from both American and British archives, 1776 captures the human drama of those who fought alongside Washington, from farmers and shoemakers to young boys turned soldiers. It also tells the story of the British forces, led by General William Howe, and their highly disciplined redcoats, who held both disdain and respect for their rebellious foes.
A companion to McCullough’s acclaimed biography of John Adams, 1776 is another landmark work in the literature of American history, rich in narrative vitality and historical insight.
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