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122. Title & Author: 1776: The Illustrated Edition by David McCullough (233 pages)Genre: Nonfiction--History
Completed: 12 November 2009
Summary & Review:
Historian David McCullough traces the path of the American Revolution during the crucial year of 1776. In this illustrated edition of the original McCullough work, 1776, excerpts of the book are accompanied by beautiful full-color illustrations, artworks, and special envelopes containing facsimiles of important documents, letters, and maps.
This book was excellent. Not only did it showcase McCullough's unique knack for scholarly, yet readable, history, but the inclusions of art and facsimiles made the experience more than just reading a book. It was an immersion into the year that gave birth to this country. The reader is able to see portraits of the men and women he is reading about, handle replicas of letters they wrote in their own hand, and trace battles using authentic maps. In the words of McCullough himself, "Art and history are mutually enhancing and belong together." As an art historian, I couldn't agree more. I recommend this book.
This was a Christmas present from my uncle-in-law, David.
Rating: 10.0
3 comments:
A perfect 10! Wow! Maybe I should read it. Would I like it? Keep in mind I got a C- in American History...
My hubby just finished this book and loved it as well. He's says we never should have won the war. That is was a miracle. I should read it.
I agree. The way McCullough described the state of our army versus the British, it really is unbelievable that we were able to pull if off.
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