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The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France
- Narrated by: Philip Benoit
- Length: 17 hrs and 9 mins
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Summary
The French and Indian War was the world's first truly global conflict. When the French lost to the British in 1763, they lost their North American empire along with most of their colonies in the Caribbean, India, and West Africa. In The French and Indian War and the Conquest of New France, the only comprehensive account from the French perspective, William R. Nester explains how and why the French were defeated. He explores the fascinating personalities and epic events that shaped French diplomacy, strategy, and tactics and determined North America's destiny.
What began in 1754 with a French victory - the defeat at Fort Necessity of young Lieutenant Colonel George Washington - quickly became a disaster for France. The cost in soldiers, ships, munitions, provisions, and treasure was staggering. France was deeply in debt when the war began, and that debt grew with each year. Nester describes missed diplomatic and military opportunities as well as military defeats late in the conflict.
Nester masterfully weaves his narrative of this complicated war with thorough accounts of the military, economic, technological, social, and cultural forces that affected its outcome. Listeners learn not only how and why the French lost, but how the problems leading up to that loss in 1763 foreshadowed the French Revolution almost 25 years later.
One of the problems at Versailles was the king's mistress, the powerful Madame de Pompadour, who encouraged Louis XV to become his own prime minister. The bewildering labyrinth of French bureaucracy combined with court intrigue and financial challenges only made it even more difficult for the French to succeed. Ultimately, France lost the war because Versailles failed to provide enough troops and supplies to fend off the English enemy.
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- Manish
- 14-10-19
History of France
This is more a political history of France of the time ie around the 7 years war. It does actually give reasons why France lost in the end, but there is not that much on the actual campaigns of Montcalm and Wolfe. Crucible of War is better for this.
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- Teddy
- 02-08-21
Awful narration!
I am English - and I admit my French pronunciation is poor at best. But this narrator’s butchery of French names is simply horrific. It is virtually unlistenable - especially since the opening chapters are a deep review of French policy and government.
It is a shame, because otherwise this book is detailed and well researched, and takes an intentionally French view of the war -quite unusual.
But the narration is appalling…
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- Jo
- 02-08-17
Execrable narration
I wanted to like this audio book. I tried and tried but the narrator, despite his French sounding name, is utterly incapable of pronouncing even the simplest of French words correctly. He was clearly not on task. I was alarmed at one point when Australians entered the fray in place of the author's intended Austrians.
It is so very difficult to listen to that I have been reduced to using it as a sleep aid of late. I have finally come to my senses and decided to stop the masochism. I shall return it and look for another book to help me learn about this period of history.
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