The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France, William R. Nester
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The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France, William R. Nester
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-473) and index
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index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France
Nature of contents
bibliography
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861209589
Responsibility statement
William R. Nester
Summary
"The French and Indian War was the world's first truly global conflict. When the French lost to the British in 1763, they lost their North American empire along with most of their colonies in the Caribbean, India, and West Africa. In The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France, the only comprehensive account from the French perspective, William R. Nester explains how and why the French were defeated. He explores the fascinating personalities and epic events that shaped French diplomacy, strategy, and tactics and determined North America's destiny."--, Provided by Publisher
Table Of Contents
Part I. Powers -- The "absolute" monarchy -- War, wealth, and the great powers -- The French Empire -- Part II. The years of victories -- The clash of empires through 1754 -- Escalation, 1755 -- World War, 1756 -- Killing fields, 1757 -- Part III. The years of defeats -- Turning point, 1758 -- Rout, 1759 -- Conquest, 1760 -- Part IV. The long denouement -- Peace or alliance? 1761 -- Last gambles, 1762 and 1763 -- Distant thunder
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