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The Fighting Governor
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Historical FiguresCanadian HistoryGeneral Military History
ISBN13: 9781023328395
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 88
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.18 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Fighting Governor: A Chronicle of Frontenac recounts the life and times of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, a pivotal figure in the history of New France. Author Charles W. Colby delves into Frontenac's experiences as governor of the French colony, exploring his leadership, military strategies, and political maneuverings within the challenging landscape of colonial Canada.
This historical biography examines Frontenac's role in shaping the destiny of New France, detailing his interactions with both European powers and indigenous populations. A key figure in Canadian and colonial history, Frontenac's story offers insights into the struggles and triumphs of early French settlement in North America. Readers interested in the military and political aspects of the era will find this chronicle a valuable resource.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
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