"1776" by David McCullough

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The paper discusses the book "1776" which chronicles and celebrates the birth of the United States. The paper relates that McCullough focuses largely on George Washington as the symbolic and popular military leader. The paper maintains that "1776" serves an important sociological function in making the American Revolution more realistic and less mythic. The paper notes that although "1776" is written in narrative, popular form it is bolstered by extensive references to primary sources.

From the Paper:

"Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner and two-time recipient of the National Book Award, David McCullough seduces critics and scholars as well as the general public with his historical writing. His biography of John Adams earned him the Pulitzer as well as a one-year stint at the top of the New York Times bestseller list. McCullough has received honorary degrees from Yale University and dozens of other institutions as well as a litany of literary prizes. McCullough is a Pittsburgh native currently residing in Massachusetts. Both a populist and an esteemed author, McCullough has worked in film and television and has also spoken before a joint session of Congress."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Author's biographical material obtained in part from BookReporter.com: Retrieved Nov 17, 2006 from http://www.bookreporter.com/authors/au-mccullough-david.asp

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