1776 (David McCullough)

Summary: The stirring story of the year of our nation's birth, 1776, interweaving, on both sides of the Atlantic, the actions and decisions that led Great Britain to undertake a war against her rebellious colonial subjects that placed America's survival in the hands of George Washington.

It 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 King's men, 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.  (from amazon.com)

Where can I find it?: Upper School library, Walczak building

Tags: United States; War--Causes; Washington, George, 1732-1799; Howe, William Howe, Viscount, 1729-1814; Knox, Henry, 1750-1806; Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786; United States, Continental Army; Great Britain, Army