1776 Reading Review

Katie Cohen Ms. Kenny AP US History, Period 5 15 imposing 2012 Summer Reading Assignment David McCulloughs 1776 is an insightful and honest account of the Statess first war the rotatory war. In the record, David McCullough describes events and skirmishes that led up to the freedom of the United States of America and the events that followed it. The guard principally focuses on the military aspects of the revolutionary war. The salmagundi of firsthand account, quotes, and perspectives of both the Americans and the British put up 1776 an extremely well crafted story do up of firsthand facts.To some 1776 may not be enjoyable or engaging, however, it is very precise and descriptive. David McCullough does an exceptional line of business of explaining the Independence of America in a way that does not bore the audition like most historical biographies do. Although it is sop up from the beginning that David McCullough intentionally portrays America as the hero of the book, he al lows the reader to identify with the British and even the king of Britain at the time as well. Honest and aboveboard accounts are given towards both the Americans as well as the British.Many candid and generous accounts of the British and the Americans as put in the lead throughout the book. With much detail, David McCullough illustrates King Georges reaction to the rebellious American colonists as they begin to organize for freedom in the first chapter. He does not mold light on George Washington as a superior and more adapted general than Howe. Both American and British forces are described in clock of brilliance, luck, disappointment and shame. Not only is David McCullough unbiased, however he gives many in profundity descriptions of his characters.The reader is able to become long-familiar with the characteristics, physical appearances, and biases of a majority of the characters. Joseph reed is described as a unripe man with a long slash and a somewhat quizzical ol factory sensation in his eyes (44), and James Grant, a grossly fat, highly opinionated scot (71). The descriptions of characters clutch from the British generals, to the American traitors. They make the book understandable and complex. Overall, 1776 is an enjoyable read, however, it could have think more on he result of Independence and the effects the war had on Great Britain. McCullough delivers the history as a story, while maintaining the attention of his audience. The usage of resource is tremendous with few exceptions all of the events were illustrated vividly. Quotes of the hoi polloi who participated in the war are likely the most intriguing aspects of this book. I, personally, would recommend this book because it is intriguing and an easy way to contract essential information about the state of matter in which we live in effectively.