Wilderness Empire (2)by Allan W. Eckert | |
| Category: |
"U.S. History - Cultural" |
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| Pages: | 701 |
| Year of Publication: | 1969 |
| Date Added: | 04/11/2015 |
| Date Read: | 03/18/2016 |
| Notes: | The battle for dominance in North America between France and England during the years from 1745 to 1760, culminating in the French and Indian War. The history focused on William Johnson, the Irish immigrant who best understood the Indians (and became a Mohawk chief). The English and French competed for the loyalty of the Indians, some of whom assisted both armies as scouts. They weren't greatly instrumental in any of the battles (except the defeat of Braddock), but spread terror all along the frontier with their passion for torturing and killing any all they met. Ultimately, the French, who fought better and won most of the battles, were defeated because of infighting among the leaders, fraud and embezzlement of goods and money that left the inhabitants of Canada starving, and a smaller population. |
| My Rating: | 7 |
Reviewed by Roger on 2016-03-18 18:01:56
