History of Canada: The History of Canada Series: Death or Victory : The Battle for Quebec and the Birth of an Empire (Hardcover)

from pierthinker

When I was at school in the 1960s Wolfe's capture of Quebec in 1759 was one of those milestone events in British history that everyone knew. We might not have known much detail beyond the bare facts, but we knew it was a great victory and another step on the way to the British Empire. Of course, ...

from RobertP

This is a very readable - I had difficulty putting it down - story of the campaign to capture Quebec in 1759. I am Canadian, and grew up with a few myths and stories of the campaign and battle that Mr. Snow does a good job of debunking. Above all, the campaign was viciously fought. The Canadians ...

from pierthinker

When I was at school in the 1960s Wolfe's capture of Quebec in 1759 was one of those milestone events in British history that everyone knew. We might not have known much detail beyond the bare facts, but we knew it was a great victory and another step on the way to the British Empire. Of course, ...