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_aDrake, Samuel Adams, _d1833-1905 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Taking of Louisburg, 1745 |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2015 |
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| 490 | 1 | _aDecisive Events in American History | |
| 500 | _aRelease date is 2015-12-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Taking of Louisburg, 1745" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the military campaign leading to the capture of the fortress of Louisburg during the broader context of Anglo-French conflicts in North America. The book likely centers on the strategies, political implications, and the experiences of key figures involved in this decisive moment of colonial history. At the start of the text, the author introduces the conceptual groundwork for understanding the need for strong colonial defenses, particularly focusing on the fortifications of Louisburg. It discusses the geopolitical landscape of the time, outlining the inadequacies of the English colonies in defending against French incursions. The narrative reflects on the historical significance of Louisburg as a strategic stronghold and sets the stage for the events leading to its siege. Through this, the groundwork is laid for exploring the motivations and preparations of the New England forces under Governor William Shirley, who sought to take control of this key fort amidst growing unrest and military tension with the French. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aLouisbourg (N.S.) -- History -- Siege, 1745 | ||
| 830 | 0 | _aDecisive Events in American History | |
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