1776 by David McCullough
2005 / 294 pgs. (96,500 words) Military, War, and History

1776 is a very fascinating book that primary focuses on the first full year of the Revolutionary war. It starts with King George III address to parliament on 26th Oct 1775 where he states the a declaration of Independence will be the eventual goal of the British Colonies, this is eight months before the Declaration of Independence is signed on 4th of July, 1776.

The narration of the book goes into the decision to give overall command of the Continental Army to George Washington and all the fascinating trials and defeats that Washington partakes in just 1776. Details that modern history classes don’t tell that would really show the true miracle that the United States won the war in the first place. 

Just a sample of this is the endless Enlistments that would expire and soldiers that Washington desperately needed would return home. Washington’s Army pulling out of many engagements and retreat for much of the year causing questions to arrise within the Army and even Congress whether the command of the Army should be handed to Washington’s deputy commander General Charles Lee, although this wouldn’t be a question after Lee is captured by the British on 12th December 1776. 

Another highlight of the book is the importance that Colonel Henry Knox and even a young Alexander Hamilton would have on the Revolutionary Army in 1776.

For anyone interesting in the history of the Revolutionary War, this is a definitely a wonderful read.  I would recommend it.          
  
Enjoy a good cup of coffee and a delightful book!

Lopaka