Commanders of the French & Indian War - Wood, William
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Protagonists for an Empire The Seven Years War as it was fought in the New World is known today as the French and Indian War. The significance of the global conflict of which it was a part is now often underestimated, but its outcome essentially decided which nation-indeed which language-would be the most dominant for centuries to come. The British and Colonial forces were led by a number of notable commanders, but one, Major-General James Wolfe, is perhaps the most well known. He was a remarkable figure, slight, frail and in his late twenties when the war was declared, though he had already…mehr

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Protagonists for an Empire The Seven Years War as it was fought in the New World is known today as the French and Indian War. The significance of the global conflict of which it was a part is now often underestimated, but its outcome essentially decided which nation-indeed which language-would be the most dominant for centuries to come. The British and Colonial forces were led by a number of notable commanders, but one, Major-General James Wolfe, is perhaps the most well known. He was a remarkable figure, slight, frail and in his late twenties when the war was declared, though he had already seen campaigning in the Jacobite Rebellion, the War of Austrian Succession and at Louisbourg by the time of his notable victory at Quebec. His opponent, one of the most notable French military commanders of his time, Louis-Joseph de Montcalm, achieved notable success in his campaigns in America, but in 1759, after the British had momentously scaled the Heights of Abraham at Quebec, he was brought to battle by Wolfe and the French were so decisively beaten that the action essentially cost them the continent. This book traces the careers of these two distinguished soldiers who both lost their lives at the Battle of Quebec. Originally published separately these two short accounts have been brought together in a single good value edition. Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket.
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William Charles Henry Wood was a Canadian historian, Scout leader, and naturalist, born on June 7, 1864, in Quebec City, Canada. He was well-known for his contributions to the understanding of Canadian history and his work as a writer. Wood's education included studies at Heidelberg University and Wellington College, which helped shape his scholarly pursuits. Throughout his life, he was passionate about both history and nature, dedicating much of his time to the exploration and documentation of Canada s past and natural environment. In addition to his historical work, Wood was actively involved in the Scout movement, where he held a leadership role. His contributions to Canadian historical literature, particularly his works on military history, were significant in the early 20th century. He passed away on September 2, 1947, in Quebec City, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent figure in Canadian historiography and a dedicated naturalist. His mother, Charlotte Feodore Louisa Augusta Gu rout, played an important role in his early life, contributing to his development as both a scholar and a naturalist.