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Title: France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac, New France, Louis XIV
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America
Summary: "France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac" by Francis Parkman is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and actions of Count Frontenac, a prominent figure in the history of New France and its interactions with English colonial powers. The narrative explores the complexities of colonial governance, rivalries, and Frontenac's military strategies, as well as the challenges he faced in maintaining French influence on the continent during a tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative introduces Count Frontenac as a central character, highlighting his ascent from humble beginnings to a key player in New France's administration. Parkman describes Frontenac's early life and relationships, including his fraught marriage and his military exploits that led to his appointment as governor of New France. This portion also touches upon the political tensions of the era, setting the stage for Frontenac's leadership amidst both personal and national crises. The details of his governance and conflicts with various factions unfold, foreshadowing the tumultuous events that would define his legacy and shape the future of New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
EBook No.: 6875
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 1060
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac, New France, Louis XIV
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France_and_England_in_North_America
Summary: "France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac" by Francis Parkman is a historical narrative written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and actions of Count Frontenac, a prominent figure in the history of New France and its interactions with English colonial powers. The narrative explores the complexities of colonial governance, rivalries, and Frontenac's military strategies, as well as the challenges he faced in maintaining French influence on the continent during a tumultuous period. The opening of the narrative introduces Count Frontenac as a central character, highlighting his ascent from humble beginnings to a key player in New France's administration. Parkman describes Frontenac's early life and relationships, including his fraught marriage and his military exploits that led to his appointment as governor of New France. This portion also touches upon the political tensions of the era, setting the stage for Frontenac's leadership amidst both personal and national crises. The details of his governance and conflicts with various factions unfold, foreshadowing the tumultuous events that would define his legacy and shape the future of New France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Parkman, Francis, 1823-1893
EBook No.: 6875
Published: Nov 1, 2004
Downloads: 1060
Language: English
Subject: Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
Subject: Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.