France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac, New France, Louis…
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| Author | Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893 |
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| Title | France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac, New France, Louis XIV |
| Note | Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America |
| Summary | "France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac" by Francis Parkman is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and actions of Count Frontenac, a prominent figure in the history of New France and its interactions with English colonial powers. The narrative explores the complexities of colonial governance, rivalries, and Frontenac's military strategies, as well as the challenges he faced in maintaining French influence on the continent during a tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative introduces Count Frontenac as a central character, highlighting his ascent from humble beginnings to a key player in New France's administration. Parkman describes Frontenac's early life and relationships, including his fraught marriage and his military exploits that led to his appointment as governor of New France. This portion also touches upon the political tensions of the era, setting the stage for Frontenac's leadership amidst both personal and national crises. The details of his governance and conflicts with various factions unfold, foreshadowing the tumultuous events that would define his legacy and shape the future of New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) |
| Subject | Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 6875 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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