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1776: The Illustrated Edition | 
 enlarge | Author: David Mccullough
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Category: Book
List Price: $65.00
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Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 14243
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5.1
Dimensions (in): 12.5 x 9.7 x 1.8
ISBN: 1416542108
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.3
EAN: 9781416542100
ASIN: 1416542108
Publication Date: October 2, 2007
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Amazon.com Review
Amazon Best of the Month, October 2007: With apologies to local museums, it's hard to imagine an interactive look at the birth of American independence that exceeds 1776: The Illustrated Edition. Packed with striking replicas of letters, maps, and portraits, this updated version of David McCullough's 2005 bestseller provides readers with unedited first-hand accounts of America's initial steps toward sovereignty. Its engaging narrative blends beautifully with personal notes from iconic leaders and reveals the determination, bravery, and good ol' blind luck that founded our country. --Dave Callanan
Product Description
With a new introduction by David McCullough, 1776: The Illustrated Edition brings 140 powerful images and 37 removable replicas of source documents to this remarkable drama.
In 1776, David McCullough's bestselling account of a pivotal year in our nation's struggle, readers learned of the greatest defeats, providential fortune, and courageous triumphs of George Washington and his bedraggled army. Now, in 1776: The Illustrated Edition, the efforts of the Continental Army are made even more personal, as an excerpted version of the original book is paired with letters, maps, and seminal artwork. More than three dozen source documents -- including a personal letter George Washington penned to Martha about his commission, a note informing the mother of a Continental soldier that her son has been taken prisoner, and a petition signed by Loyalists pledging their allegiance to the King -- are re-created in uniquely designed envelopes throughout the book and secured with the congressional seal.
Both a distinctive art book and a collectible archive, 1776: The Illustrated Edition combines a treasury of eighteenth-century paintings, sketches, documents, and maps with storytelling by our nation's preeminent historian to tell the story of 1776 as never before.
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 Great Value January 6, 2009
I found this in the bookstore but they wanted $60
I thought this was really a neat way delve into history.
David McCullough's overview and writing style helped make me feel like I was back in 1776. The Pictures & replicated documents did really add to the experience. I highly recommend. Thankfully I was able to get this book at 1/3 of the price the bookstore was asking. This is one of those books that I plan to hang onto and hope to share with my future children.
Excellent edition. January 3, 2009
The Illustrated Edition of 1776 is not simply a well written history, but a great study resource and coffee table book. The reproductions of the historical documents and maps are high quality and great fun to read. I have not read the unabridged 1776, so I cannot compare the text. However, McCullough's writing is concise yet full of detail, and the whole book is an engaging read. This is easily one of the best history books I have read.
Quality Book for anyone into History! December 28, 2008
Arrived well packaged! Makes a great first impression. Nice hardcover with a quality sleeve to protect it and all the contents included. Great writer! Will give you hours of interesting reading. Well worth the great price.
best book ever written April 28, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
1776 is the best book I have ever read, period. And it is non-fiction. I could not put it down.
Fabulous book March 28, 2008
I never did well in history classes. I wish this book had been around then, though! It's a gorgeous looking book and the writing is superb. Very gripping.
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