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A Charming Field for an Encounter: The Story of George Washington's Fort Necessity (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A distinguished American historian, Lawrence Henry Gipson, considered this the most important of all the wars the United States has fought. It was destined, he wrote, to have the most momentous consequences to the Amer ican people of any war in which they have been engaged down to our own day - consequences therefore even more momentous than those that flowed from the victorious Revolutionary War or from the Civil War. For it was to de termine for centuries to come, if not for all time, what civili zation - what governmental institutions, what social and economic patterns - would be paramount in North Amer ica. It was to determine likewise whether Americans were to be securely confined to a long but narrow ribbon of territory lying between the coastline and a not too distant mountain chain, and whether their rivals, the French - then considered to be the greatest military power in the world and in control of the Appalachians - were to remain a permanent and effective barrier to any enjoyment of the vast western interior of the continent.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the pivotal events surrounding Fort Necessity in 1754, a remote frontier outpost that became the stage for the opening clashes of the French and Indian War. The narrative centers on the young George Washington, then a 22-year-old lieutenant colonel in the Virginia militia, as he navigates the complexities of colonial warfare, diplomacy, and leadership. The author meticulously reconstructs the historical backdrop of Anglo-French rivalry in the Ohio Valley, shedding light on the intricate web of political alliances, economic interests, and territorial disputes that fueled the conflict. The book vividly portrays the challenges faced by Washington and his troops as they confront a superior French force, contend with unreliable allies, and grapple with the harsh realities of frontier life. Through detailed accounts of Washington's expeditions, negotiations with Native American tribes, and the fateful battle at Fort Necessity, the book explores themes of ambition, resilience, and the brutal realities of war. The author's insights into Washington's early military career offer a compelling perspective on the formative experiences that shaped the character and leadership of the future founding father. This book provides a valuable understanding of the French and Indian War's significance in shaping the destiny of North America and the future of the United States. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780282396442_0
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