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In this solid narrative history of a once neglected conflict, historian Fowler, author of The Baron of Beacon Hill: A Biography of John Adams, glances occasionally at the European and Caribbean theaters of this "first world war," but concentrates on the North American operations that determined Britain's victory over France in the struggle for imperial supremacy. The outcome, he makes clear, was a foregone conclusion given the British colonies' vast population and economic base in comparison with French Canada, British control of the seas, the high priority Prime Minister William Pitt assigned to the conquest of Canada and the indifference the people of Paris felt toward its "few acres of snow." But the French and their Indian allies fought well under competent commanders, administering bloody defeats to the redcoats and colonial militias until they were swamped by superior British numbers and logistics. Fowler's lucid account details the strategic, political and personal dynamics behind the campaigning and conveys the color and drama of this arduous struggle, in which the genteel etiquette of 18th-century warfare sometimes gave way to massacre and counter-massacre and the harsh wilderness terrain reduced combatants to starvation and cannibalism. The result is a judicious, well-paced and engaging introduction to a turning point in American and world history. Photos.
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Good Review of a Little Known War
2005/2/10
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The French and Indian War of 1754 to 1763 is one of the historically ignored wars. It is completely overshadowed by the Revolutionary War fought a decade or so later. It's nice to see a book that puts this war in its proper perspective as a precursor to the Revolution. It served as a training ground for the officers (such as Washington), it established the British in Canada, it set up the French as allies of the United States in the Revolutionary War.
This book is well researched and exceedingly well written. It covers the nine years and wide expanse of the war in a manner that is easily comprehendable and understandable. He relates the activities taking place in the United States to what was happening around the rest of the world where the English and French were fighting.
This book is well researched and exceedingly well written. It covers the nine years and wide expanse of the war in a manner that is easily comprehendable and understandable. He relates the activities taking place in the United States to what was happening around the rest of the world where the English and French were fighting.
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Great perspective on the French and Indian War
2006/1/10
形式:ハードカバー
In his introduction, Fowler states, that the French and Indian War was the first world war. I would most defiantly agree with this statement. The French and Indian War went far beyond the continent of America. Battles, although on a smaller scale, occurred at the same time on the contents of Africa, Asia, and the India sub-continent. The numbers of troops, ships, and of course money were considered astronomical in those days.
As he clearly demonstrates in his book the amount of land, wealth, and potential of controlling America were the key factors in causing the war. Fowler integrates the politics of the Native Americas, English (and the colonists), and the French astonishingly well. He lays out clearly the goal of his side and how the various factions attempted to achieve those ends. From blunders, the surrendering of Fort Necessity, to successes, the Battle of Quebec, Fowler covers all aspects superbly.
Overall an excellent read and highly recommend and readable. I would just like to comment that here one can see the United States' gradual climb to the top of the world power food-chain; an event that would culminate at the end of World War II.
As he clearly demonstrates in his book the amount of land, wealth, and potential of controlling America were the key factors in causing the war. Fowler integrates the politics of the Native Americas, English (and the colonists), and the French astonishingly well. He lays out clearly the goal of his side and how the various factions attempted to achieve those ends. From blunders, the surrendering of Fort Necessity, to successes, the Battle of Quebec, Fowler covers all aspects superbly.
Overall an excellent read and highly recommend and readable. I would just like to comment that here one can see the United States' gradual climb to the top of the world power food-chain; an event that would culminate at the end of World War II.
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Good overview, but needs maps
2010/10/12
形式:ペーパーバック
Fowler shows that France neglected French Canada to its own detriment. While the French government persistently ignored pleas for money and resources (Voltaire said famously: France should not waste its time on "a few acres of snow"), the British, especially under William Pitt, were manic about winning the North American war. Ironically, the British victory laid the foundations of the American Revolution as the British were bitter that American assistance was negligible even though it was to the benefit of the colonists, while the Americans were resentful of these British demands for men and money.
Fowler very clearly and ably describes the situations, personalities, and geography of the North American theater of the Seven-Years War. But along with this detail, this book very badly needs maps of what Fowler describes. They are essential items for Fowler's emphasis on describing the geography of the conflicts and its impact on the outcome.
Fowler very clearly and ably describes the situations, personalities, and geography of the North American theater of the Seven-Years War. But along with this detail, this book very badly needs maps of what Fowler describes. They are essential items for Fowler's emphasis on describing the geography of the conflicts and its impact on the outcome.
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