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Quebec, 1759: The Siege and the Battle

Door Charles Perry Stacey e.a.

Categorie	Algemeen Militaria
Boeknummer	#377392-VB50
Titel	Quebec, 1759: The Siege and the Battle
Auteur	Stacey, Charles Perry & Donald E. Graves
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Toronto : Robin Brass Studio
Jaar van uitgave	2002
ISBN10	1896941265
ISBN13	9781896941264
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, numerous illustrations in b/w, oblong (circa 20x23cm).
Samenvatting	The capture of Quebec by British forces under James Wolfe in 1759 brought about the ultimate British victory in the contest with France for dominance in North America. Ending the threat presented by France opened the door to the independence on the 13 English colonies some 20 years later, and the brief dramatic battle on the Plains of Abraham outside the walls of Quebec set the course for the future Canada. C. P. Stacey's book has long been regarded as the best on the siege and the battle and the events that preceded them. The drama and significance of the battle, and the lionization of Wolfe, have diverted attention from the pertinent and intriguing questions that the historian must ask, and which Stacey was one of the first and most astute to answer. Who made the plans? When were the cri... (Lees verder)tical decisions taken? Why did they succeed and how nearly did they fail? What sort of man was General Wolfe? Was Montcalm a good or better soldier? Stacey's text offers important new evidence and discussion of these and other questions in an approach that is even-handed, knowledgeable and wonderful reading. In this handsome new edition, Stacey's text appears in its entirety. Editor Donald E. Graves has, however, added many new picture essays and maps, as well as new appendices and updated references and bibliography, making this the most complete, attractive and authoritative book available on the subject.
Pagina's	278
Conditie	Goed
Prijs	€ 10,00

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