David McCullough
It’s almost impossible to convey just how good this book is. It’s a military history of the year 1776 told by a historian at the top of his game. The fact that the audio book version is read by author gives the reader even more to appreciate, since we’ve been taught by Ken Burns and PBS’ “The American Experience” to regard McCullough as the Voice of History.
This book should be required reading for every American.