Aspects of Louisbourg


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Aspects of Louisbourg is an eclectic collection of essays that considers the economic, social, military, and commemorative events in the lives of the people of Louisbourg. From the rugged life of an 18th -century fishing family, to gardens and material culture, to today's commemorative activities, these essays paint a picture of the life of Louisbourg.







The Great Fortress


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Account of the two sieges of Louisbourg, in 1745 and again in 1758, during King George's War.




Louisbourg


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Story of the construction of the French fortress in 1720 by Louis 15th and its capture by British forces in 1745 and in 1758, when it was destroyed.




Louisbourg, 1758-1958


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Louisbourg Heritage


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This books describes the process of research and development that changed the Fortress of Louisbourg from ruins to a reconstruction of the original that provides a living history experience to many thousands of annual visitors.




The Encyclopedia of North American Colonial Conflicts to 1775: A-K


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"Covers all major wars and conflicts in North America from the late-15th to mid-18th centuries, with discussions of key battles, diplomatic efforts, military technologies, and strategies and tactics ... [E]xplores the context for conflict, with essays on competing colonial powers, every major Native American tribe, all important political and military leaders, and a range of social and cultural issues."--Publisher's Web site.




Comparing Cultures


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With material for approximately 24 class periods, Comparing Cultures exposes your students to Bolivia, Canada, Russia, Korea, Tasmania, and Ghana, concluding with the creation of their own culture, language, customs, and more. Cooperative learning and critical-thinking skills are developed through activities that integrate personal experiences with classroom materials.




Control and Order in French Colonial Louisbourg, 1713-1758


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Control and Order in French Colonial Louisbourg, 1713-1758 is the culmination of nearly a quarter century of research and writing on 18th-century Louisbourg. The author uses a multitude of primary archival sources to put together a detailed analysis of a distinctive colonial society.




Louisbourg, From Its Foundation to Its Fall, 1713-1758


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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.