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Works: Count Frontenac And New France Under Louis Xiv

Works: Count Frontenac And New France Under Louis Xiv

Parkman, Francis

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Historical FiguresCanadian HistoryFrench History

ISBN10: 1286172888
ISBN13: 9781286172889
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Apr 19 2012
Pages: 586
Weight: 1.78
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV delves into a pivotal era of North American history, chronicling the life and times of Louis de Buade de Frontenac, Governor-General of New France. Francis Parkman vividly portrays Frontenac's efforts to expand and fortify the French colony amidst conflicts with the English and the Iroquois Confederacy. This historical narrative explores the political intrigues, military campaigns, and cultural clashes that defined New France during the reign of Louis XIV.

Parkman's meticulous research and compelling prose bring to life the personalities and events that shaped the early colonial landscape of Canada. From the halls of power in Quebec to the vast wilderness beyond, Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV offers a rich and engaging account of ambition, survival, and the struggle for dominance in the New World. This work remains a cornerstone of historical literature, appreciated for its depth, insight, and enduring relevance to understanding the roots of North American identity.

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