The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France

The French and Indian War and the conquest of New France

Norman : University of Oklahoma Press, 2014.

xix, 492 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 24 cm.

940.2534 N468 2014

(OCoLC)861209589

The French and Indian War was the world's first truly global conflict. When the French lost to the British in 1763, they lost their North American empire along with most of their colonies in the Caribbean, India, and West Africa. The only comprehensive account from the French perspective, Nester explains how and why the French were defeated. He explores the personalities and epic events that shaped French diplomacy, strategy, and tactics and determined North America's destiny"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 447-473) and index.
Contents: pt. I. Powers -- The "absolute" monarchy -- War, wealth, and the great powers -- The French Empire -- pt. II. The years of victories -- The clash of empires through 1754 -- Escalation, 1755 -- World War, 1756 -- Killing fields, 1757 -- pt. III. The years of defeats -- Turning point, 1758 -- Rout, 1759 -- Conquest, 1760 -- pt. IV. The long denouement -- Peace or alliance? 1761 -- Last gambles, 1762 and 1763 -- Distant thunder.
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