David McCullough

David McCullough teje todos los hilos de este acontecimiento memorable y lo convierte en un relato apasionante gracias a una prosa lúcida y realista.Elácanal de Panamá, cuyas obras comenzaron en 1904 tras mas de tres decadas de negociaciones, y se inauguro en 1914, fue mucho mas que una prodigiosa obra de ingenieria sin precedentes. Su construccion se convirtio en un hito historico de gran importancia, y en un drama humano devastador. Exceptuando los conflictos belicos, constituyo el esfuerzo mas costoso, en dinero y en vidas humanas, de cuantos se han emprendido en el mundo. Este libro narra la historia de los hombres y mujeres que lucharon contra todos los contratiempos para cumplir el sueño de construir un paso acuatico entre los oceanos Atlantico y Pacifico. Es un relato de asombrosas proezas de ingenieria, logros medicos colosales, conflictos politicos, exitos heroicos y tragicos fracasos.

El libro definitivo sobre los pioneros de la aviación. Nº1 New York Times bestsellerUn día de invierno del año 1903 en el remoto paraje de Outer Banks, Carolina del Norte, dos hermanos de Ohio hasta entonces desconocidos, Wilbur y Orville Wright, cambiaron el rumbo de la historia iniciando la era del vuelo con la primera maquina a motor tripulada mas pesada que el aire.Los hermanos Wright fueron hombres de excepcional talento, ferrea determinacion y gran curiosidad intelectual, cualidades que ellos atribuian a su educacion.En este interesante libro, el magistral historiador David McCullough ahonda en la inmensa riqueza de los Documentos Wrightlos diarios personales, los apuntes y las mas de mil cartas que componen la correspondencia privada de la familiapara contarnos el lado humano de una historia genuinamente americana.

El cruce entre dos mares narra la historia de los hombres y mujeres que lucharon contra todos los contratiempos para cumplir el sueño, durante cuatrocientos años, de construir un paso acuático entre los oceanos Atlantico y Pacifico. Es un relato de asombrosas proezas de ingenieria, logros medicos colosales, juegos de poder politico, exitos heroicos y fracasos tragicos. Con su notable don para realizar una exposicion lucida y realista, McCullough teje los diversos hilos de este acontecimiento memorable para convertirlo en una narracion apasionante.

America''s most acclaimed historian presents the intricate story of the year of the birth of the United States of America. 1776 tells two gripping stories: how a group of squabbling, disparate colonies became the United States, and how the British Empire tried to stop them. A story with a cast of amazing characters from George III to George Washington, to soldiers and their families, this exhilarating book is one of the great pieces of historical narrative.

Este libro se inicia en Londres, el 26 de octubre de 1775, cuando Su Majestad el rey Jorge III se dirigió al Parlamento para declarar a las colonias de Norteamérica en estado de rebelión y afirmar su resolucion de aplastarlas.La historia viaja luego por el asedio de Boston y Nueva York, avanzando hasta el relato que el autor nos ofrece de la batalla de Brooklyn y de la osada huida americana que a ella siguio, y que pocos lectores olvidaran.Derrota a derrota, el bando americano parecia haber perdido toda esperanza, hasta que George Washington lanzo el "golpe magistral" que cambiaria la Historia.

The Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of Harry S. Truman, whose presidency included momentous events from the atomic bombing of Japan to the outbreak of the Cold War and the Korean War, told by Americas beloved and distinguished historian.The life of Harry S. Truman is one of the greatest of American stories, filled with vivid charactersRoosevelt, Churchill, Stalin, Eleanor Roosevelt, Bess Wallace Truman, George Marshall, Joe McCarthy, and Dean Achesonand dramatic events. In this riveting biography, acclaimed historian David McCullough not only captures the mana more complex, informed, and determined man than ever before imaginedbut also the turbulent times in which he rose, boldly, to meet unprecedented challenges. The last president to serve as a living link between the nineteenth and the twentieth centuries, Trumans story spans the raw world of the Missouri frontier, World War I, the powerful Pendergast machine of Kansas City, the legendary Whistle-Stop Campaign of 1948, and the decisions to drop the atomic bomb, confront Stalin at Potsdam, send troops to Korea, and fire General MacArthur. Drawing on newly discovered archival material and extensive interviews with Trumans own family, friends, and Washington colleagues, McCullough tells the deeply moving story of the seemingly ordinary man from Missouri who was perhaps the most courageous president in our history.

The #1 New York Times bestseller by Pulitzer Prizewinning historian David McCullough rediscovers an important chapter in the American story thats as resonant today as ever (The Wall Street Journal)the settling of the Northwest Territory by courageous pioneers who overcame incredible hardships to build a community based on ideals that would define our country.As part of the Treaty of Paris, in which Great Britain recognized the new United States of America, Britain ceded the land that comprised the immense Northwest Territory, a wilderness empire northwest of the Ohio River containing the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. A Massachusetts minister named Manasseh Cutler was instrumental in opening this vast territory to veterans of the Revolutionary War and their families for settlement. Included in the Northwest Ordinance were three remarkable conditions: freedom of religion, free universal education, and most importantly, the prohibition of slavery. In 1788 the first band of pioneers set out from New England for the Northwest Territory under the leadership of Revolutionary War veteran General Rufus Putnam. They settled in what is now Marietta on the banks of the Ohio River.McCullough tells the story through five major characters: Cutler and Putnam; Cutlers son Ephraim; and two other men, one a carpenter turned architect, and the other a physician who became a prominent pioneer in American science. With clarity and incisiveness, [McCullough] details the experience of a brave and broad-minded band of people who crossed raging rivers, chopped down forests, plowed miles of land, suffered incalculable hardships, and braved a lonely frontier to forge a new American ideal (The Providence Journal).Drawn in great part from a rare and all-but-unknown collection of diaries and letters by the key figures, The Pioneers is a uniquely American story of people whose ambition and courage led them to remarkable accomplishments. A tale of uplift (The New York Times Book Review), this is a quintessentially American story, written with David McCulloughs signature narrative energy.

A monumental tale of American ambition, told by Pulitzer Prizewinning author and master historian David McCullough. This gripping saga of the creation of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the countrys boldest engineering achievements, reveals not only the politics and personalities behind "Americas Eiffel Tower," but charts New Yorks ascent as a thriving metropolis.Around 1870, during the Age of Optimisma time when Americans believed anything was possiblethe ambitious idea of constructing an unprecedented bridge across the East River to connect Manhattan and Brooklyn took root. This monumental project demanded a vision and determination on par with the efforts that built the great cathedrals of history.Spearheaded by the Roebling family, the project faced staggering odds throughout its fourteen years of construction. Bodies were crushed, lives were lost, political empires fell, and waves of public emotion constantly threatened its progress. The Roeblings, too, were not immune to personal tragedies. Yet, Emily Roebling rose above these challenges to become the pivotal force behind the bridges completion, shattering all societal expectations of her era. This is not just the story of an engineering miracle; it is a sweeping narrative of the social climate of the time and the heroes and rascals who either built or exploited this groundbreaking enterprise.

From New York Times bestselling author David McCullough, a special ebook boxed set features books that study key points of American history. The David McCullough Great Moments in History ebook box set includes the following McCullough classics:1776 is the riveting story of George Washington, the men who marched with him, and their British foes in the momentous year of American independence.The Johnstown Flood is the classic history of an American tragedy that became a scandal in the age of the Robber Barons, the preventable flood that destroyed a town and killed 2,000 people.Path Between the Seas is the epic National Book Awardwinning history of the heroic successes, tragic failures, and astonishing engineering and medical feats that made the Panama Canal possible.The Great Bridge is the remarkable, enthralling story of the planning and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which linked two great cities and epitomized American optimism, skill, and determination. A special bonus is included: The Course of Human Events.In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in historys enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.

From Alexander von Humboldt to Charles and Anne Lindbergh, these are stories of people of great vision and daring whose achievements continue to inspire us today, brilliantly told by master historian David McCullough.The bestselling author of Truman and John Adams, David McCullough has written profiles of exceptional men and women past and present who have not only shaped the course of history or changed how we see the world but whose stories express much that is timeless about the human condition.Here are Alexander von Humboldt, whose epic explorations of South America surpassed the Lewis and Clark expedition; Harriet Beecher Stowe, the little woman who made the big war; Frederic Remington; the extraordinary Louis Agassiz of Harvard; Charles and Anne Lindbergh, and their fellow long-distance pilots Antoine de Saint-Exupery and Beryl Markham; Harry Caudill, the Kentucky lawyer who awakened the nation to the tragedy of Appalachia; and David Plowden, a present-day photographer of vanishing America.Different as they are from each other, McCulloughs subjects have in common a rare vitality and sense of purpose. These are brave companions: to each other, to David McCullough, and to the reader, for with rare storytelling ability McCullough brings us into the times they knew and their very uncommon lives.

A New York Times BestsellerA timely collection of speeches by David McCullough, one of Americas most honored historianswinner of two Pulitzer Prizes, two National Book Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedomthat reminds us of the enduring principles at the heart of the American experience.Insightful and inspirational, The American Spirit summons a vexed and divided nation to rememberand cherishour unifying ideas and ideals (Richmond Times-Dispatch). Over the course of his distinguished career, McCullough has addressed Congress, the White House, universities, and historical institutions across the country. Now, in an era of self-reflection following a divisive political season, he brings together these stirring speeches in a powerful volume celebrating civic duty, American character, and historical perspective.The American Spirit is as inspirational as it is brilliant, as simple as it is sophisticated (Buffalo News). McCullough reminds us of the values that unite us as Americansregardless of region, political affiliation, or background. This is a book of history, hope, and reflection that speaks directly to readers seeking wisdom, unity, and a deeper connection to the ideals that define the United States.

From Americas most beloved biographer, David McCullough (Time)a collection of his bestselling biographies of American Presidents.This ebook box set features David McCulloughs award-winning biographies of American Presidents.John Adams isthe magisterial, Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of the independent, irascible Yankee patriot, one of our nations founders and most important figures, who became our second president.Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant National Book Awardwinning biography of young Theodore Roosevelts metamorphosis from sickly child to a vigorous, intense man poised to become a national hero and then president.Truman is the Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of Harry Truman, the complex and courageous man who rose from modest origins to make momentous decisions as president, from dropping the atomic bomb to going to war in Korea.Including a special bonus: The Course of Human Events. In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in historys enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.

A special ebook boxed set from Pulitzer Prizewinning author David McCullough, featuring four books on American history. This ebook box set includes the following American History-themed books by David McCullough:John Adams is the magisterial, Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of the independent, irascible Yankee patriot, one of our nations founders and most important figures, who became our second president.1776 isthe riveting story of George Washington, the men who marched with him, and their British foes in the momentous year of American independence.Truman is the Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of Harry Truman, the complex and courageous man who rose from modest origins to make momentous decisions as president, from dropping the atomic bomb to going to war in Korea. This set also contains a special bonus:The Course of Human Events.In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in historys enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.

Perfect for David McCullough fans and history lovers alike, this ebook boxed set features all of his bestselling titles, from 1776 to Mornings on Horseback.This ebook box set includes all of David McCulloughs bestselling titles:1776 is the riveting story of George Washington, the men who marched with him, and their British foes in the momentous year of American independence.Brave Companionscontains profiles of the exceptional men and women who shaped history, among them Alexander von Humboldt, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Charles and Anne Lindbergh.The Great Bridge is the remarkable, enthralling story of the planning and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, which linked two great cities and epitomized American optimism, skill, and determination.John Adams is the magisterial, Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of the independent, irascible Yankee patriot, one of our nations founders and most important figures, who became our second president.The Johnstown Flood is the classic history of an American tragedy that became a scandal in the age of the Robber Barons, the preventable flood that destroyed a town and killed 2,000 people.Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant National Book Awardwinning biography of young Theodore Roosevelts metamorphosis from sickly child to a vigorous, intense man poised to become a national hero and then president.Path Between the Seas is the epic National Book Awardwinning history of the heroic successes, tragic failures, and astonishing engineering and medical feats that made the Panama Canal possible.Trumanis the Pulitzer Prizewinning biography of Harry Truman, the complex and courageous man who rose from modest origins to make momentous decisions as president, from dropping the atomic bomb to going to war in Korea. A special bonus is included: The Course of Human Events.In this Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, David McCullough draws on his personal experience as a historian to acknowledge the crucial importance of writing in historys enduring impact and influence, and he affirms the significance of history in teaching us about human nature through the ages.