1759 by Frank Mclynn
Drawing on a mass of primary materials - from texts in the Vatican archives to oral histories of the North American Indians, this title shows how the conflict between Britain and France triggered the first 'world war', raging from Europe to Africa; the Caribbean to the Pacific; the plains of the Ganges to the Great Lakes of North America.
A marvellous book: elegantly written, convincingly argued and packed with fascinating detail.. it will do much to restore 1759 to its rightful place among the great years of British history -- Saul David * Sunday Times *
An erudite and delightful literary and philosophical romp * Herald *
McLynn's feisty and highly personal take on the pivot point of the Seven Years War adds fresh perspectives to the old story -- Stephen Brumwell * Times Literary Supplement *
A stylish and fascinating account of the first global struggle * New Statesman *
Splendid * Guardian *
An erudite and delightful literary and philosophical romp * Herald *
McLynn's feisty and highly personal take on the pivot point of the Seven Years War adds fresh perspectives to the old story -- Stephen Brumwell * Times Literary Supplement *
A stylish and fascinating account of the first global struggle * New Statesman *
Splendid * Guardian *
Frank McLynn is a highly regarded historian, who specializes in biographies and military history. He has written over 20 books, including critically acclaimed biographies of Napoleon and Richard the Lionheart. Other books include 1066, Stanley, Marcus Aurelius and The Road Not Taken. He is a graduate of Wadham College, Oxford, and London University, where he obtained his doctorate.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780099526391 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099526395 |
| Title | 1759 |
| Author | Frank Mclynn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-03-27 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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