Empires at War: The Seven Years' War and the Struggle for North America 1754-1763

About this book

On September 13 1759 after a daring and unexpected ascent up a steep bluff Wolfes English troops confronted Montcalms French troops and Canadian irregulars on the Plains of Abraham. The battle that followed determined Canadas destiny but it was only one of many confrontations on several continents in what historians consider the first global war. The central drama the part of the conflict that took place in North America has become known as the Seven Years War. Empires at War captures the sweeping panorama of this first world war and the huge cast of characters who fought it. William Fowlers narrative is adept at describing the battles and portraying the important players on all sides incorporating the perspectives of the First Nations leaders and Canadian volunteers so critical to French initiatives throughout the war. Among the wars many outcomes were the ceding of Quebec to Britain and the final destruction of Acadia. The war was also waged in Europe the West Indies Asia India and Africa. Before it ended nearly 1 000 000 men had died.