Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
41,99 €
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
02.07.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
480
Maße (L/B/H)
22,9/15,2/2,9 cm
Gewicht
773 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4179-2805-7
Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV is a historical non-fiction book written by Francis Parkman. The book is a detailed account of the history of New France during the reign of King Louis XIV of France, with a focus on the role of Count Frontenac, the governor of New France from 1672 to 1682 and again from 1689 to 1698. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the French colonization of North America, the conflicts between the French and the English, and the role of the Native American tribes in the region. Parkman also delves into the political and social aspects of life in New France, including the interactions between the French settlers and the indigenous peoples, as well as the struggles and triumphs of the French colonial government.Throughout the book, Parkman uses primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official documents to provide a vivid and detailed account of the events and people of the time. He also includes his own analysis and commentary on the historical events, providing context and insight into the motivations and actions of the individuals involved.Overall, Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV is an informative and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of New France during a crucial period in its development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America, French colonialism, or the role of indigenous peoples in the region.1900. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. Parkman writes in the preface that the events recounted in this book group themselves in the main about a single figure, that of Count Frontenac, the most remarkable man who ever represented the crown of France in the New World. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.
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