At the opening of the first page, George Washington is quoted: “Perseverance and wit have worked wonders in all ages.” paving the way for David McCullough's 1776, a historical account that avoided academic debate. His thesis is a tight narrative centered on the Continental Army and its leader George Washington. McCullough continued his popular writing techniques of character building by plotting the routes, reading the books, and seeing the homes of his key characters as they would have done when alive. These techniques can be seen in his many book lists such as: "Path between the Seas", "Truman" and "John Adams". His books were written in ten languages ​​and are all still in print today. I think McCullough's book "1776" was a suitable complement, not only because of its popularity or its author, but also because of the quality of its references and resources. David McCullough is an: American raised in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, one of four children, having five and several grandchildren. He is called the "Citizen Columnist" by the Library of Congress and has written more than ten books which have received a collection of more than ten acclaimed awards and prizes. He has also narrated over ten films, hosted a number of television programs and miniseries. McCullough has been featured in more than forty New York Times articles and won the New York Public Library Lion Award. “People often ask me if I'm working on a new book…., I feel like I'm working in a book” (Personal quote from David McCullough).Dr. Jack D Kem, Colonel, USA, (Retired) said it best when he referred to the McCullough process as the real strength, with its rich details obtained from fully referenced and reliable resources. With over forty pages of source notes in the middle of the paper, the Americans have some hope of winning the war. Academic colleagues like David Greenburg would have been exasperated, partly out of envy of McCullough's ability to not only tell stories but also sell, and he would object to this book's approach. Colleagues decried the lack of convincing justification for an overused subject, as well as the staging and meager analysis. In conclusion, the book does not pretend to be more than what David McCullough intended it to be: a companion piece. to his earlier works, creating a collection of pieces written in his legendary tone and enhanced by his research into every personal effect and historical reference at his disposal. Although his academic criticisms will haunt him for his lack of maps, the bestseller proves that his approach was worth it. The book received the American Compass Best Book award the same year it was released...