"The Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760" by William Wood is a historical tale depicting the French fortress of Louisbourg as it rises, struggles, and falls during a tumultuous era in North American history; after facing many setbacks, the French built Louisbourg to protect their interests in the Americas, but they faced difficulty building and maintaining it due to political conflicts, corruption, and scarce resources. The book examines Louisbourg's crucial role as a vital military stronghold for the French in colonial North America by setting the stage for major historical confrontations.
The Great Fortress : A chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760
By William Wood
Witness the story of a mighty fortress built to safeguard a nation's ambitions, only to be threatened by corruption, conflict, and its own precarious existence.
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About the AuthorWilliam Charles Henry Wood, was a Canadian historian, Scout leader and naturalist.
William Charles Henry Wood, was a Canadian historian, Scout leader and naturalist.
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