96 Pages
by
Routledge
This book traces the background and course of the French-Indian War, fought out in the forests, plains, and forts of the North American frontier. Despite early French successes against a British army unskilled in woodland fighting, the British learned quickly from their Native American allies and emerged victorious at Louisbourg and Quebec.
Introduction, Chronology, Background to war Tension in the Ohio River valley, Warring sides The French and British armies in North America, Outbreak Entry of the regular soldiers, The fighting War of the forest and fortress, Portrait of a soldier Joshua Goodenough, a Rogers' Ranger, The world around war The economic and civilian costs, Portrait of a civilian Jean Lowry and Titus King, How the war ended Treaty of Paris and the Indian uprising, Conclusion and consequences Ramifications for the future, Further reading, Index
Biography
Daniel Marston
