Quebec, 1759: The Siege and the BattleThe capture of Quebec by British forces under James Wolfe in 1759 brought about the ultimate British victory in the contest with France for dominance in North America. Ending the threat presented by France opened the door to the independence on the 13 English colonies some 20 years later, and the brief dramatic battle on the Plains of Abraham outside the walls of Quebec set the course for the future Canada. C.P. Stacey's book has long been regarded as the best on the siege and the battle and the events that preceded them. The drama and significance of the battle, and the lionization of Wolfe, have diverted attention from the pertinent and intriguing questions that the historian must ask, and which Stacey was one of the first and most astute to answer. Who made the plans? When were the critical decisions taken? Why did they succeed and how nearly did they fail? What sort of man was General Wolfe? Was Montcalm a good or better soldier? Stacey's text offers important new evidence and discussion of these and other questions in an approach that is even-handed, knowledgeable and wonderful reading. In this handsome new edition, Stacey's text appears in its entirety. Editor Donald E. Graves has, however, added many new picture essays and maps, as well as new appendices and updated references and bibliography, making this the most complete, attractive and authoritative book available on the subject. |
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... Hervey Smyth . Although obscured by the large warship , this view shows clearly the proximity of Point Lévis to the town and why it was necessary to defend the south shore of the St. Lawrence at this point to guarantee the security of ...
... Hervey Smyth showing the Centurion and the two " cats " ren- dering inshore fire support against the redoubt marked by the smoke while the grenadiers advance along the beach . Note the small boats landing , the ships in the south ...
... , which in 1759 ran along Rue Dalhousie . They proved ineffective , however , in preventing British warships from passing the city . ( Photo by Dianne Graves ) 46 Cap Rouge by Hervey Smyth , 1759. By early August. 107.
Contents
Charles P Stacey and the Siege | 7 |
Dramatis Personae | 21 |
The Fortress | 43 |
Copyright | |
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