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| Author | Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 |
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| Title | France and England in North America, Part VII, Vol 1: A Half-Century of Conflict |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "France and England in North America, Part VII, Vol 1: A Half-Century of Conflict" by Francis Parkman is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work examines the complex relationships and conflicts between the French and British empires in North America during the 17th and early 18th centuries, focusing particularly on military struggles, colonization efforts, and the impact of these dynamics on Indigenous peoples. Parkman’s narrative is rooted in original documents, aiming to provide an accurate portrayal of the tensions that shaped the continent. The beginning of this volume sets the stage for the War of the Spanish Succession, highlighting the political ambitions of Louis XIV of France and the unprepared state of the British colonies. It discusses the contrasting military strategies proposed by French officials, including plans to invade New England, and the contrasting call for peace from others in Acadia. The narrative touches on the tribal dynamics involving the Five Nations Iroquois and the French aim to secure their alliances. Through vivid descriptions, Parkman outlines the early military and political landscape that would lead to a resurgence of hostilities as the conflict between France and England unfolded in North America. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24457 |
| Release Date | Jan 29, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 215 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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