Montcalm And Wolfe (Volume Iii)

By Francis Parkman

Book Overview

On the cliffs above Quebec, two empires fought for a continent. Everything changes on these heights. In Montcalm and Wolfe (Volume III), Francis Parkman brings the climactic campaigns of the French and Indian War to life in a masterwork of narrative military history. With a historian's rigour and a storyteller's eye, he follows armies, statesmen, and settlers across 18th century north america, from the canada and new england frontier to the decisive battle of quebec 1759 and the fall of new france. The result is nonfiction colonial history that captures the stakes of france and england north america with striking clarity and human detail, illuminating how the struggle for Canada reshaped colonial society, empire, and the future United States. First published in the nineteenth century, Montcalm and Wolfe is a francis parkman history classic and a cornerstone of classic american history collection. Parkman's sweeping yet finely observed account speaks equally to general readers and to students, making it ideal for students of history and for anyone seeking a colonial america history book that is both authoritative and intensely readable. Long admired for its balance of sources and scene, it remains essential french and indian war history for readers interested in the origins of modern Canada, the United States, and the wider Atlantic world. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354484611
• ISBN13: 9789354484612
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 444 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"