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The Winning Of Canada: A Chronicle

The Winning Of Canada: A Chronicle

Wood, William

Paperback

Presidents & Heads of StateCanadian History19th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1419188151
ISBN13: 9781419188152
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 72
Weight: 0.25
Height: 0.15 Width: 7.48 Depth: 9.22
Language: English
The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle is a historical book written by William Wood. The book chronicles the events that led to the conquest of Canada by the British Empire. It starts with the early explorations of the French and the English in Canada, and traces the conflicts that arose between the two nations over the control of the region. The book covers the major battles and campaigns fought during the French and Indian War, including the siege of Quebec and the Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The author provides a detailed account of the political and military strategies employed by both sides, as well as the key figures involved in the conflict, such as General James Wolfe and Marquis de Montcalm. The book also explores the impact of the war on the indigenous peoples of Canada, who were caught up in the struggle between the European powers. Overall, The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle offers a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most significant events in Canadian history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canada, the French and Indian War, or colonialism in general.In 1755 Wolfe was already writing what he thought were farewell letters before going off to the war. And that very year the war, though not formally declared till the next, actually did break out in America, where a British army under Braddock, with Washington as his aide-de-camp, was beaten in Ohio by the French and Indians. Next year the French, owing to the failure of Admiral Byng and the British fleet to assist the garrison, were able to capture Minorca in the Mediterranean; while their new general in Canada, Montcalm, Wolfe's great opponent, took Oswego.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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