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Crucible of War

by Fred Anderson
Paul Woodson
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In this vivid and compelling narrative, the Seven Years' War-long seen as a mere backdrop to the American Revolution-takes on a whole new significance. Relating the history of the war as it developed, Anderson shows how the complex array of forces brought into conflict helped both to create Britain's empire and to sow the seeds of its eventual dissolution. Beginning with a skirmish in the Pennsylvania backcountry involving an inexperienced George Washington, the Iroquois chief Tanaghrisson, and the ill-fated French emissary Jumonville, Anderson reveals a chain of events that would lead to world conflagration. Weaving together the military, economic, and political motives of the participants with unforgettable portraits of Washington, William Pitt, Montcalm, and many others, Anderson brings a fresh perspective to one of America's most important wars, demonstrating how the forces unleashed there would irrevocably change the politics of empire in North America.
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Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc. Edition: Unabridged

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  • ISBN: 9781541498020
  • File size: 837287 KB
  • Release date: February 27, 2018
  • Duration: 29:04:20

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  • ISBN: 9781541498020
  • File size: 837357 KB
  • Release date: February 27, 2018
  • Duration: 29:18:16
  • Number of parts: 27

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History Military Nonfiction

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English

In this vivid and compelling narrative, the Seven Years' War-long seen as a mere backdrop to the American Revolution-takes on a whole new significance. Relating the history of the war as it developed, Anderson shows how the complex array of forces brought into conflict helped both to create Britain's empire and to sow the seeds of its eventual dissolution. Beginning with a skirmish in the Pennsylvania backcountry involving an inexperienced George Washington, the Iroquois chief Tanaghrisson, and the ill-fated French emissary Jumonville, Anderson reveals a chain of events that would lead to world conflagration. Weaving together the military, economic, and political motives of the participants with unforgettable portraits of Washington, William Pitt, Montcalm, and many others, Anderson brings a fresh perspective to one of America's most important wars, demonstrating how the forces unleashed there would irrevocably change the politics of empire in North America.
Expand title description text
History Military Nonfiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    Tantor Media, Inc.
    Edition:
    Unabridged

    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    ISBN: 9781541498020
    File size: 837287 KB
    Release date: February 27, 2018
    Duration: 29:04:20

    MP3 audiobook
    ISBN: 9781541498020
    File size: 837357 KB
    Release date: February 27, 2018
    Duration: 29:18:16
    Number of parts: 27

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  • Formats
    OverDrive Listen audiobook
    MP3 audiobook
  • Languages
    English