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Title: The Taking of Louisburg, 1745
Series Title: Decisive Events in American History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "The Taking of Louisburg, 1745" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the military campaign leading to the capture of the fortress of Louisburg during the broader context of Anglo-French conflicts in North America. The book likely centers on the strategies, political implications, and the experiences of key figures involved in this decisive moment of colonial history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the conceptual groundwork for understanding the need for strong colonial defenses, particularly focusing on the fortifications of Louisburg. It discusses the geopolitical landscape of the time, outlining the inadequacies of the English colonies in defending against French incursions. The narrative reflects on the historical significance of Louisburg as a strategic stronghold and sets the stage for the events leading to its siege. Through this, the groundwork is laid for exploring the motivations and preparations of the New England forces under Governor William Shirley, who sought to take control of this key fort amidst growing unrest and military tension with the French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drake, Samuel Adams, 1833-1905
EBook No.: 50583
Published: Dec 1, 2015
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745
LoCC: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Taking of Louisburg, 1745
Series Title: Decisive Events in American History
Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Taking of Louisburg, 1745" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the military campaign leading to the capture of the fortress of Louisburg during the broader context of Anglo-French conflicts in North America. The book likely centers on the strategies, political implications, and the experiences of key figures involved in this decisive moment of colonial history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the conceptual groundwork for understanding the need for strong colonial defenses, particularly focusing on the fortifications of Louisburg. It discusses the geopolitical landscape of the time, outlining the inadequacies of the English colonies in defending against French incursions. The narrative reflects on the historical significance of Louisburg as a strategic stronghold and sets the stage for the events leading to its siege. Through this, the groundwork is laid for exploring the motivations and preparations of the New England forces under Governor William Shirley, who sought to take control of this key fort amidst growing unrest and military tension with the French. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Drake, Samuel Adams, 1833-1905
EBook No.: 50583
Published: Dec 1, 2015
Downloads: 75
Language: English
Subject: Louisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745
LoCC: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.