France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac, New France, Louis XIV

"France and England in North America, Part V: Count Frontenac" by Francis Parkman is a historical exploration of a key leader in New France, a French colony. The book tells the story of Count Frontenac, from his initial appointment as governor to his struggles to keep French power strong in North America. It looks at the political fights, military plans, and challenges Frontenac faced while leading New France against the English colonists. The narrative begins by looking at Frontenac's early life and career, including his troubled marriage and the military achievements that helped him become governor. Political tensions set the stage for Frontenac's difficult job, and the book hints at the big events that would come to define both his life and the future of New France.