Items related to The Battle for Quebec 1759: Britain's Conquest...
The definitive history of the campaigns in Canada between the British and French Empires during the Seven Years War. On September 13, 1759, British and French forces fought one of the most decisive battles of history, on the Plains of Abraham outside the Canadian capital of Quebec. The British force decisively routed the French, seized the city and ultimately all of Canada. Both the French and British commanders fell in the battle, and ever since the pathos and heroism of the encounter have engrossed historians. The struggle for Quebec was far more than one climactic battle. The campaign involved an immense military and naval operation, an 18th-century D-Day, which had begun the year before. Matthew Ward has researched extensively in archives in Britain and Canada to look at the entire campaign for Quebec, from its inception in Whitehall to its ultimate culmination in Montreal in 1760. He has probed beyond the actions of commanders and generals, to examine the experiences of the campaign for the ordinary soldier and civilian. What emerges is not just a picture of bravery and heroism, but also of a campaign which became increasingly brutal and cruel, both sides resorting to practices such as the routine scalping of enemy dead. It is also a surprising picture of the day-to-day, often mundane, lives of civilians and troops many thousands of miles from home.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
Review:
Matthew C. Ward is the author of Breaking the Backcountry: The Seven Years’ War in Virginia and Pennsylvania, 1754–65.
"A gripping narrative history of the storming of Quebec, which ended French rule in North America." —Hew Strachan, author, The First World War
"Highly recommended." —Library Journal on Breaking the Back Country
"Highly recommended." —Library Journal on Breaking the Back Country
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherTempus
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0752419978
- ISBN 13 9780752419978
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages286
- Rating
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Battle for Quebec 1759
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005820669
Buy Used
US$ 11.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
Battle for Quebec 1759 : Britain's Conquest of Canada
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: As New. Used book that is in almost brand-new condition. Seller Inventory # 48704182-6
Buy Used
US$ 23.39
Convert currency
Stock Image
Battle for Quebec 1759 : Britain's Conquest of Canada
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 48877222-75
Buy Used
US$ 14.78
Convert currency
The Battle for Quebec, 1759
Published by
Tempus Publishing Limited
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0752419978
ISBN 13: 9780752419978
Used
Soft cover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: As New. Ward. Matthew, C.: THE BATTLE FOR QUEBEC, 1759 Stroud, Gloucestshire: Tempus Publishing Limited 2005 . As New / NA 286 PP. 8vo. Pages are clean, unmarked and square. This piece is in wonderful condition. Seller Inventory # 18550
Buy Used
US$ 25.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Battle for Quebec
Published by
Tempus
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0752419978
ISBN 13: 9780752419978
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 286 pps, wraps, apparent 1st, 8vo, F/none, like new -- no folds, no soiling, no markings, no creasing -- NOT EXLIB. Seller Inventory # 13281
Buy Used
US$ 40.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Battle for Quebec 1759 (Battles & Campaigns Series) Scarce 1st Edition Printing
Published by
Tempus Publishing Ltd
(2005)
ISBN 10: 0752419978
ISBN 13: 9780752419978
Used
Soft cover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Published by Tempus Publishing Ltd in 2005, this is the first softback printing of Matthew C. Ward's The Battle for Quebec 1759 (Battles and Campaigns Series). 286 pages, maps, illustrations, pictorial card covers the book is in very good condition and is rare. Seller Inventory # 8318
Buy Used
US$ 16.64
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Battle for Quebec 1759: Britain's Conquest of Canada
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Very Good. Book is in Used-VeryGood condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain very limited notes and highlighting. Seller Inventory # 0752419978-2-3
Buy Used
US$ 53.21
Convert currency
Stock Image
The Battle for Quebec 1759: Britain's Conquest of Canada
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Fine. Book is in Used-LikeNew condition. Pages and cover are clean and intact. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as CDs or access codes. May show signs of minor shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 0752419978-2-2
Buy Used
US$ 53.21
Convert currency