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I truly enjoyed this book - the author did a phenomenal job using letters and facts to tell the story of the year 1776 and the battles for independence. My only complaint is with the maps provided. The maps left much to be desired as the authors discussed the battles and troop movements. Really wish there was more detailed maps.
This was a solid book. Very in depth about a year that most associate with the Declaration of Independence, almost nothing else. But really, this was one of the first years of the war, the treaty wasn't signed until 1783. Like a novel, it goes through hardships but also optimistic points, which really did happen in the revolution. It was not easy, as the colonies were one of the first to ever rebel against their mother country, and against Britain? Seems impossible, but like the book illustrates as does our commanders in those days prove, it only takes courage, preservation as George Washington likes to put, optimism and devotion to a cause can do the impossible.
This book also describes George Washington and King George III very well. The king isn't in the story much but in the opening chapter, you learn about him. Everyone associated him as villainous or something, but he has a history, interests, a burden on him to maintain the colonies. The author says that people don't give him enough credit for his life, rather judging based on the Revolution. I'd say the same goes with George Washington, but slightly different. David McCullough makes GW human, not the portrait of the commanding leader you see on paintings or the stoic man you see on the 1$ bill. He was a modest man, loved theatre, harsh sometimes, quoted Cato all the time, and sometimes had bad judgement and indecisiveness, not even a brilliant strategist or speaker, simply a leader who led.
The book features wins and losses, with the absence of most founding fathers ( aside from Washington), instead you have General Lee and General Greene and General Knox, all of which deserve more praise for their work.
Thomas Jefferson is mentioned a few times, John Adams is mentioned more, Alexander Hamilton was 19 and off in NY, so he's mentioned 3 times. James Madison was nonexistent in this book, as is John Jay and Ben Franklin, so it really is GW and friends as a book.
This book also describes George Washington and King George III very well. The king isn't in the story much but in the opening chapter, you learn about him. Everyone associated him as villainous or something, but he has a history, interests, a burden on him to maintain the colonies. The author says that people don't give him enough credit for his life, rather judging based on the Revolution. I'd say the same goes with George Washington, but slightly different. David McCullough makes GW human, not the portrait of the commanding leader you see on paintings or the stoic man you see on the 1$ bill. He was a modest man, loved theatre, harsh sometimes, quoted Cato all the time, and sometimes had bad judgement and indecisiveness, not even a brilliant strategist or speaker, simply a leader who led.
The book features wins and losses, with the absence of most founding fathers ( aside from Washington), instead you have General Lee and General Greene and General Knox, all of which deserve more praise for their work.
Thomas Jefferson is mentioned a few times, John Adams is mentioned more, Alexander Hamilton was 19 and off in NY, so he's mentioned 3 times. James Madison was nonexistent in this book, as is John Jay and Ben Franklin, so it really is GW and friends as a book.
informative
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informative
medium-paced
adventurous
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informative
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medium-paced
An engaging look at the first full year of the American Revolution. It shows how the personalities of the leaders, the character of the soldiers, the lay of the land, and sometimes just plain luck turned the tides of a battle.
informative
medium-paced
informative