1776

De: David McCullough

Narrado por: David McCullough

In this stirring audiobook, David McCullough tells the intensely human story of those who marched with General George Washington in the year of the Declaration of Independence, when the whole American cause was riding on their success, without which all hope for independence would have been dashed and the noble ideals of the Declaration would have amounted to little more than words on paper.

Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 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. And it is the story of the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats, who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known. But it is the American commander-in-chief who stands foremost: Washington, who had never before led an army in battle.

The darkest hours of that tumultuous year were as dark as any Americans have known. Especially in our own tumultuous time, 1776 is powerful testimony to how much is owed to a rare few in that brave founding epoch, and what a miracle it was that things turned out as they did.

Written as a companion work to his celebrated biography of John Adams, David McCullough's 1776 is another landmark in the literature of American history.

©2005 David McCullough (P)2005 Simon and Schuster Inc. AUDIOWORKS is an imprint of Simon and Schuster Audio Division, Simon and Schuster Inc.

Reseñas de la Crítica

• 2005 Audie Award Nominee, Narration by the Author
• 2005 Publishers Weekly Listen Up Award, Nonfiction

"A first-rate historical account." (Booklist)

"A narrative tour de force, exhibiting all the hallmarks the author is known for: fascinating subject matter, expert research, and detailed, graceful prose.... Simply put, this is history writing at its best from one of its top practitioners." (Publishers Weekly)

"A stirring and timely work, reminding us that it's soldiers rather than 'tavern patriots and windy politicians' who have always paid the price of American idealism and determined its successes. (The New York Times)

informative not entertaining

some hard breaks between chapters. some freezing I haven't experienced before and have listened to hundreds of books. however great writing

Learn American history

Great narration and a compelling way to learn American history. The portrayal of Washington reveals a flawed but great man.

1776

Incredibly detailed, enthralling portrait of one of the most (if not the most) important years of American history.

A bit too long...get abridged

If you could sum up 1776 in three words, what would they be?

Struggle persistence victory

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Beginning of the revolution

Any additional comments?

This is strictly on the year 1776 and Washington being the general of the American army. I thought there would be more about the drafting of the constitution but instead it followed the struggles of Washington and his unorganized militia army. But through it all the militia gets a couple victories and some significant defeats. But after each defeated battle, General Washington shows through persistence and intellect, the revolutionaries can get a couple of victories.

Outstanding

I am very grateful for this book. It has deepened my own patriotism and helped me to better understand the phrase, "The Spirit of 1776."

Loved it!

If you could sum up 1776 in three words, what would they be?

A riveting, gripping account of one of the most pivotal times in the history of this great nation. David McCullough's narrative of his brilliant book was fantastic!

Great book!

This is a great and engaging tale of one of the toughest years of the American revolution. Narrated well, this is a personal favorite!

Brilliant

Absolutely loved it. Story telling and history woven together. What a great way to get kids interested in the founding of our country.

History Comes Alive

David McCullough presents a vivid dramatization of the single most important year in the history of the American revolution. Our independence from England swung in the balance at several key battle sites and save for a bit of luck and some incredible bravery, demonstrated by a small outnumbered army of true patriots, it may have never happened. 1776 was the year that America was born but this novel details the labor pains the nation suffered durring that birth. Masterful descriptions of battle details, strategies, and tactics. A living historical version of that fateful year. Well worth reading or listening.

Excellent choice!

First book I purchased on audible. Perfect way to start. I'm now hooked on audio books.