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Book Synopsis Paths of Glory by : Stephen Brumwell
Download or read book Paths of Glory written by Stephen Brumwell and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ugly, gangling, and tormented by agonising illness, Major General James Wolfe was an unlikely hero. Yet in 1759, on the Plains of Abraham before Quebec, he won a battle with momentous consequences. Wolfe's victory, bought at the cost of his life, ensured that English, not French, would become the dominant language in North America. Ironically, by crippling French ambitions on that continent, Wolfe paved the way for American independence from Britain. Just thirty-two years old when he was killed in action, Wolfe had served in the British army since his mid-teens, fighting against the French in Flanders and Germany, and the Jacobites in Scotland. Already renowned for bold leadership, Wolfe's death at the very moment of his victory at Quebec cemented his heroic status on both sides of the Atlantic. Epic paintings of Wolfe's dying moments transformed him into an icon of patriotic self-sacrifice, and a role model for Horatio Nelson. Once venerated as the very embodiment of military genius and soldierly modesty, Wolfe's reputation has recently undergone sustained assault by revisionist historians who instead see him as a bloodthirsty and priggish young man, a general who owned his name and fame to one singularly lucky - though crucial - victory. But was there more to James Wolfe than a celebrated death? In Paths of Glory, the first full-length biography of Wolfe to appear in almost half a century, Stephen Brumwell seeks to answer that question, drawing upon extensive research to offer a reassessment of a soldier whose short but dramatic life unquestionably altered the course of world history.
Book Synopsis Wolfe at Quebec by : Christopher Hibbert
Download or read book Wolfe at Quebec written by Christopher Hibbert and published by London ; New York ; Toronto : Longmans, Green. This book was released on 1959 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wolfe written by Stuart Reid and published by Spellmount, Limited Publishers. This book was released on 2000 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This military biography examines Wolfe's career from the early years through to the Battle of Quebec, to give insight into what made Wolfe such an effective soldier.
Book Synopsis With Wolfe to Quebec by : Oliver Warner
Download or read book With Wolfe to Quebec written by Oliver Warner and published by Toronto: Collins. This book was released on 1972 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1759 the great War Minister William Pitt strikes France through her Canadian possessions and the key to these was Quebec. To storm and take Quebec he chose James Wolfe to lead. Marquis de Montcalm opposed him.
Book Synopsis Wolfe At Quebec by : Christopher Hibbert
Download or read book Wolfe At Quebec written by Christopher Hibbert and published by . This book was released on 1959 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Louisbourg 1758 written by René Chartrand and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2013-03-20 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring information from a previously unpublished journal, an illustrated account of this strategically important battle in Canada. Louisbourg represented a major threat to Anglo-American plans to invade Canada. Bypassing it would leave an immensely powerful enemy base astride the Anglo-American lines of communication – Louisbourg had to be taken. Faced with strong beach defences and rough weather, it took six days to land the troops, and it was only due to a stroke of daring on the part of a young brigadier named James Wolfe, who managed to turn the French beach position, that this was achieved. The story is largely based on firsthand accounts from the journals of several participants, including French Governor Drucour's, whose excellent account has never been published.
Book Synopsis Francis Parkman's Works by : Francis Parkman
Download or read book Francis Parkman's Works written by Francis Parkman and published by . This book was released on 1865 with total page 548 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Winning of Canada by : William Wood
Download or read book The Winning of Canada written by William Wood and published by Toronto, Glasgow, Brook. This book was released on 1915 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis With Wolfe in Canada, Or, The Winning of a Continent by : George Alfred Henty
Download or read book With Wolfe in Canada, Or, The Winning of a Continent written by George Alfred Henty and published by London : Blackie ; Toronto : Copp, Clark, [189-?]. This book was released on 1894 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis With Wolfe in Canada by : G.A. Henty
Download or read book With Wolfe in Canada written by G.A. Henty and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2020-07-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: With Wolfe in Canada by G.A. Henty
Book Synopsis General Wolfe's Instructions to Young Officers by : James Wolfe
Download or read book General Wolfe's Instructions to Young Officers written by James Wolfe and published by . This book was released on 1768 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work details the orders and instructions given by General James Wolfe to his troops during the battle for Quebec City in 1759. Both leaders of the French and British Army were slain in the course of the battle, both Montcalm and Wolfe. The battle essentially put an end to the French and Indian war and secured Quebec City for Britain.
Book Synopsis Quebec, 1759 by : Charles Perry Stacey
Download or read book Quebec, 1759 written by Charles Perry Stacey and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fall of Quebec in 1759 to British forces under James Wolfe led to the ultimate defeat of the French empire in North America. The dramatic battle on the Plains of Abraham not only set the course for the future of Canada; it opened the door to the independence of the American colonies some 20 years later. Stacey's account is regarded as the best ever written. This new edition contains all the text and the pictures of the previous editon, in a smart and generous new format.
Book Synopsis How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec by : F. S. Brereton
Download or read book How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec written by F. S. Brereton and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-10-20 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: F.S. Brereton's 'How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec' is a gripping historical novel set during the pivotal battle for Quebec in the mid-18th century. The book skillfully weaves together both fiction and real events, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the battle, the strategies employed, and the key figures involved. Brereton's writing style is engaging and detailed, making the reader feel as though they are witnessing the events firsthand. The novel is a valuable addition to the genre of historical fiction, offering insight into a crucial moment in Canada's history. Readers with an interest in military history and the history of Canada will find this book both informative and entertaining. Brereton's meticulous research and attention to detail bring the historical figures and events to life, making 'How Canada Was Won' a must-read for history enthusiasts.
Book Synopsis Montcalm and Wolfe by : Francis Parkman
Download or read book Montcalm and Wolfe written by Francis Parkman and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Winning of Canada a Chronicle of Wolf by : William Wood
Download or read book The Winning of Canada a Chronicle of Wolf written by William Wood and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-03-20 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Wolfe (2 January 1727 - 13 September 1759) was a British Army officer, known for his training reforms and remembered chiefly for his victory in 1759 over the French at the Battle of the Plains of Abraham in Quebec as a major general. The son of a distinguished general, Edward Wolfe, he received his first commission at a young age and saw extensive service in Europe where he fought during the War of the Austrian Succession. His service in Flanders and in Scotland, where he took part in the suppression of the Jacobite Rebellion, brought him to the attention of his superiors. The advancement of his career was halted by the Peace Treaty of 1748 and he spent much of the next eight years on garrison duty in the Scottish Highlands. Already a brigade major at the age of 18, he was a lieutenant-colonel by 23. The outbreak of the Seven Years' War in 1756 offered Wolfe fresh opportunities for advancement. His part in the aborted raid on Rochefort in 1757 led William Pitt to appoint him second-in-command of an expedition to capture the Fortress of Louisbourg. Following the success of the Siege of Louisbourg he was made commander of a force which sailed up the Saint Lawrence River to capture Quebec City. After a long siege Wolfe defeated a French force under the Marquis de Montcalm, allowing British forces to capture the city. Wolfe was killed at the height of the Battle of the Plains of Abraham due to injuries from three musketiers. Wolfe's part in the taking of Quebec in 1759 earned him lasting fame, and he became an icon of Britain's victory in the Seven Years' War and subsequent territorial expansion. He was depicted in the painting The Death of General Wolfe, which became famous around the world. Wolfe was posthumously dubbed "The Hero of Quebec," "The Conqueror of Quebec," and also "The Conqueror of Canada," since the capture of Quebec led directly to the capture of Montreal, ending French control of the country.
Book Synopsis Montcalm and Wolfe by : Francis Parkman
Download or read book Montcalm and Wolfe written by Francis Parkman and published by Modern Library. This book was released on 2000-11-01 with total page 925 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Wolfe written by Arthur Granville Bradley and published by London ; New York : Macmillan. This book was released on 1895 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
