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The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France

Title
The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France / William R. Nester.
ISBN
9780806144351 (hardcover : alk. paper)
0806144351 (hardcover : alk. paper)
Publication
Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, 2014.
Physical Description
xix, 492 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
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."-Publishers website
Format
Books
Language
English
Added to Catalog
September 18, 2014
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 447-473) and index.
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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