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The War That Made America : A Short History of the French and Indian War
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Binding: Hardcover
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Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 288
Publication Date: December 01, 2005
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Editorial Review:
The globes first true world war comes vividly to life in this rich, cautionary tale (The New York Times Book Review) The French and Indian War the North American phase of a far larger conflagration, the Seven Years Warremains one of the most important, and yet misunderstood, episodes in American history. Fred Anderson takes readers on a remarkable journey through the vast conflict that, between 1755 and 1763, destroyed the French Empire in North America, overturned the balance of power on two continents, undermined the ability of Indian nations to determine their destinies, and lit the long fuse of the American Revolution. Beautifully illustrated and recounted by an expert storyteller, The War That Made America is required reading for anyone interested in the ways in which war has shaped the history of America and its peoples.
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Rating:  - Excellent Primer - 250-Year Old Lessons Still Relevant Today
If you only read one book on the French and Indian War, Fred Anderson's work is an excellent choice. I bought this book to better understand the history of my local area; however, I learned far more than I expected.
What we in America refer to the "The French and Indian War" was only one aspect of a global conflict. The Seven Years War (1754-1762), fought in Europe, West Africa, South Asia, the Caribbean, North America, on the Atlantic and in the Pacific, was arguably the first world ... Read More
Rating:  - The wrong book, but worthwhile none-the-less
Normally I shy away from abbreviated versions of much larger "comprehensive" works. But for some reason I choose "The War that Made America" over "Crucible of War" and I now regret it. As smoothly written as is the former, on almost every page I was eager for more detail, which simply couldn't be included in a 250-page volume. I am now confronted with the likely possibility of either purchasing Mr. Anderson's earlier work to satisfy my hunger (to which I am sure the author would have no objections), ... Read More
Rating: - Good Overview
In recent years, both Fred Anderson and Colin Calloway have joined the league of Francis Parkman as the foremost authorities on the French and Indian War. In 2000, Anderson established himself with the publication of "Crucible of War", of which, Publisher's Weekly calls THE WAR THAT MADE AMERICA a `companion' book. I would say it is more accurate to call this an abridged version rather than a companion.
If you've read Crucible of War, you may be disappointed here, but if you wanted to read ... Read More
Rating: - Solid History devoid of Dogma
Anderson has put together a real gem here that many people -- many besides Americans -- should get a lot of meaning out of. The themes he develops are very germane but overlooked in the standard New World View of history. Although most Americans see it as self-evident that America should have revolted from Britain, twenty years prior to the beginning of the revolution America was solidly British. The mere thought of revolt would have provoked a laugh.
Indeed why should America revolt at all ... Read More
Rating: - Fantastic
I've read many books about the American Revolution, and they generally concentrate on events after about 1770. This book gives you a good history of what America and Canada were like between 1720 and 1770. I've picked up more history about the role of the American Indian tribes with respect to interaction with the French, British and colonies than any other book I've ever read. The book is very well written, and moves right along. The author takes you through the alliances with various Indian tribes ... Read More
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