Crucible of War by Fred Anderson

Crucible of War by Fred Anderson

In this vivid and compelling narrative, the Seven Years' War-long seen as a mere backdrop to the American Revolution-takes on a whole new significance. Relating the history of the war as it developed, Anderson shows how the complex array of forces brought into conflict helped both to create Britain's empire and to sow the seeds of its eventual dissolution.
Beginning with a skirmish in the Pennsylvania backcountry involving an inexperienced George Washington, the Iroquois chief Tanaghrisson, and the ill-fated French emissary Jumonville, Anderson reveals a chain of events that would lead to world conflagration. Weaving together the military, economic, and political motives of the participants with unforgettable portraits of Washington, William Pitt, Montcalm, and many others, Anderson brings a fresh perspective to one of America's most important wars, demonstrating how the forces unleashed there would irrevocably change the politics of empire in North America.

Professor of history at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Fred Anderson Crucible of War: The Seven Years War and the Destiny of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766, and A People's Army: Massachusetts Soldiers and the Society in the Seven Years' War are two of his award-winning books. He currently resides in Boulder, Colorado. 250th Anniversary of the French and Indian War, Inc. is a collection of the most important places involved with the French and Indian War. Its members want to raise awareness about the war and how important it is to our region and country.

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ISBN 13	9780375706363
ISBN 10	0375706364
Title	Crucible of War
Author	Fred Anderson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2001-01-23
Number of pages	912
Prizes	Winner of Francis Parkman Prize 2001, Winner of Mark Lynton History Prize 2001
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