Publisher's Synopsis
A History of the French War: Ending in the Conquest of Canada is a historical book written by Rossiter Johnson that was first published in 1882. The book provides a detailed account of the French and Indian War, which was fought between 1754 and 1763, and ultimately led to the conquest of Canada by the British. The book covers the causes of the war, the major battles and campaigns, and the key figures involved, including British generals William Pitt and James Wolfe, and French commanders Louis-Joseph de Montcalm and Marquis de Vaudreuil. The author also delves into the political and social context of the war, exploring the tensions between the British and French empires and their respective colonies in North America.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the war. These include the early conflicts in the Ohio Valley, the siege of Fort William Henry, the Battle of Quebec, and the fall of Montreal. The author uses a narrative style to bring the events to life, drawing on primary sources and eyewitness accounts to create a vivid and engaging portrait of the conflict.A History of the French War: Ending in the Conquest of Canada is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of North America, the French and Indian War, or military history more broadly. It provides a comprehensive overview of the conflict, and sheds light on the complex political and social forces that shaped it.With A Preliminary Account Of The Early Attempts At Colonization And Struggles For The Possession Of The Continent.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.
