Rivals For America (1916)

By Francis Parkman

Book Overview

Rivals For America is a historical book written by Francis Parkman and published in 1916. The book is a detailed account of the competition between France and England for control of North America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Parkman provides a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and military events that shaped the rivalry between the two nations. He describes the expansion of French and English colonies, the conflicts between the European powers and the Native American tribes, and the role of key figures such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm.The book also delves into the cultural differences between the French and English colonizers, including their religious beliefs, social structures, and attitudes towards the Native Americans. Parkman highlights the impact of these differences on the development of the two colonial empires.Overall, Rivals For America is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of North America and the early European colonization 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116567761X
• ISBN13: 9781165677610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"