Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162719016)

Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV is a historical book written by Francis Parkman. The book is a detailed account of the life and times of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, who was the governor of New France during the reign of Louis XIV. The book covers the period from 1672 to 1698, during which Frontenac served as governor of New France for two terms. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the political, social, and economic conditions in New France during this period. It covers the conflicts between the French and the English, the struggles of the Native American tribes, and the challenges faced by the French settlers in the New World. Parkman's writing style is engaging and informative, and he provides a wealth of information on the various aspects of life in New France during the 17th century. The book is well-researched and provides a fascinating insight into the history of this period. Overall, Count Frontenac and New France Under Louis XIV is an excellent historical book that provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life and times of one of the most important figures in the history of New France. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of North America and the French colonial period.1900. Parkman, American historian, studied and wrote about the history of Canada and the early Northwest. Parkman writes in the preface that the events recounted in this book group themselves in the main about a single figure, that of Count Frontenac, the most remarkable man who ever represented the crown of France in the New World. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Francis Parkman
ISBN-10: 116271901X
ISBN-13: 9781162719016
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 480
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.97d