| The War That Made America: A Short History of the French and Indian War Contributor(s): Anderson, Fred (Author) |
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ISBN: 0143038044 ISBN-13: 9780143038047 Publisher: Penguin Books OUR PRICE: $18.00 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2006 Annotation: The companion volume to a major PBS documentary series is a vivid look at arguably the most pivotal war in early American history. Beautifully illustrated, this is the story of how America emerged from a series of fractured colonies and warring tribes into a nation ripe for independence. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | United States - Colonial Period (1600-1775) - History | Europe - France |
| Dewey: 973.26 |
| Physical Information: 0.81" H x 5.56" W x 8.44" (0.67 lbs) 336 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century - Cultural Region - British Isles - Cultural Region - French - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The globe's first true world war comes vividly to life in this rich, cautionary tale (The New York Times Book Review) The French and Indian War -the North American phase of a far larger conflagration, the Seven Years' War-remains one of the most important, and yet misunderstood, episodes in American history. Fred Anderson takes readers on a remarkable journey through the vast conflict that, between 1755 and 1763, destroyed the French Empire in North America, overturned the balance of power on two continents, undermined the ability of Indian nations to determine their destinies, and lit the long fuse of the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated and recounted by an expert storyteller, The War That Made America is required reading for anyone interested in the ways in which war has shaped the history of America and its peoples. |