Montcalm and Wolfe by Francis Parkman is a preeminent history of the French and Indian War, providing a detailed account of the conflict between the British and French in colonial America. Parkman's writing style, although from the late nineteenth century, remains relevant and engaging, making the historical events come alive for readers. Through vivid descriptions and fast-paced narratives, Parkman delves into key events such as the conflict for Acadia, Braddock's defeat, the battles of Louisbourg and Quebec, offering a comprehensive overview of the war's impact on North America.
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The book has medium content warnings due to depictions of violence, including historical accounts of warfare and treatment of prisoners.
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The result of over forty years of passionate research, Montcalm and Wolfe is the epic story of Europe's struggle for dominance of the New World. Centuries of rivalry and greed between the great imperial powers culminated in five brutal years of war; resulted in the death of both generals, Louis de Montcalm and James Wolfe; and ultimately sowed the seeds of the American Revolution, fought a scant seventeen years later. A brilliant work of scholarship as well as a riveting read, Montcalm and Wolfe was thought by many, including the author, to be Parkman's greatest work. It is an essential part of any military history collection. The books in the Modern Library War series have been chosen by series
editor Caleb Carr according to the significance of their subject matter, their contribution to the field of military history, and their literary merit.
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