Seventeen Seventy-six

This book tells the story of the year of America's birth, focusing on the pivotal moments and decisions that defined 1776. It follows the actions of those who marched with General George Washington when the entire cause of independence rested on their success. Based on deep research in both American and British archives, the narrative moves from the halls of power in London, where King George III weighs his options, to the battlefields where the fate of a nation hangs in the balance. The ideals of the Declaration of Independence were merely words on paper, and this account reveals how close they came to being extinguished forever.

Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of the people who lived it. The story captures the experiences of the American soldiers in the ranks - farmers, schoolteachers, and boys turned soldiers - as well as the disciplined British redcoats who viewed their opponents with contempt. It is an intensely human drama that portrays the leadership of George Washington, the resolve of the King's men, and the immense sacrifices made on both sides of the conflict. This work of narrative history provides a powerful understanding of the grit and determination that forged a new nation during its most tumultuous and uncertain hour.