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French Fortresses in North America 1535-1763: Québec, Montréal, Louisbourg and New Orleans
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(Paperback - Mar. 20, 2005)
by Rene Chartrand and Alina Illustrazioni
Sales Rank: 637527
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List Price: $18.95
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Cover Type: Paperback with 64 pages
Published by: Osprey Publishing March 20, 2005
Written in: English
ISBN 10 Number: 184176714X
ISBN 13 Number: 978-1841767147
Book Dimensions:
9.6 x 7.1 x 0.2 inches
Weighs: 7.8 ounces
Product Description
Following the discovery of America by Columbus in 1492, European colonists brought their system of fortification to the New World in an attempt to ensure their safety and consolidate their conquests. French and British explorers came later to North America, and thus the establishment of their sizeable permanent settlements only got under way during the 17th century. The inhabitants of New France built elaborate fortifications to protect their growing towns and cities. This book provides a detailed examination of the defenses of four of them: the three largest fortified cities in Canada â€" Québec, Montréal and Louisbourg â€" and New Orleans in Louisiana.
Reader ReviewsThis book by Rene Chartrand is a delight read. Most informative about the fortified towns the French built in New France. I found it peticularly interesting since no other work on the subject exists. Quebec and Louisbourg being historic sights of American military history have always facinated me. Well illustrated and well detailed for the novice to read and understand. However, no critic is truly satisfied, and I have my wants. 1. I wish the author had illustrated and detailed the cannons the French used for their fortifications. 2. I wish he had provided a map of the continent showing where the cities are. 3. The author illustrated the outlying forts of Montreal, ( fort Senneville, fort de la Montagne, and fort Longeuill), I wish he had done similar work with the Louisbourg Royal Battery and Island Battery, rather than use period illustration. Just as I wish he had detailed a few of the bastions and provided a map showing the relaiton of the fortifications to each other. This is a must for anyone interested in this period. Now if the author could go on and do a sequel of French forts of North America with Fort Duqusne, Fort Niagare, Fort Carrillon (Ticonderoga). Perhaps also the English forts such as Fort Pitt and Fort William Henry.
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