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Fleeting Empire
Andrew D. Nicholls
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Description for Fleeting Empire
Hardback. An illuminating history of the first mercenaries and merchants who fought to control North America. Num Pages: 256 pages, 10 drawings. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 1KB; 3JD; HBJD1; HBJK; HBLH; HBTQ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5830 x 3895 x 25. Weight in Grams: 522.
Before the future of North American rule was decided by the battle between British and French forces on the Plains of Abraham, Britain's emerging imperial interests were represented by ambitious merchants and privateers. A Fleeting Empire examines the lives and exploits of early European adventurers in North America, revealing the murky mix of self-interest, patriotism, and adventure that motivated them.
Before the future of North American rule was decided by the battle between British and French forces on the Plains of Abraham, Britain's emerging imperial interests were represented by ambitious merchants and privateers. A Fleeting Empire examines the lives and exploits of early European adventurers in North America, revealing the murky mix of self-interest, patriotism, and adventure that motivated them.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press Canada
Number of pages
256
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9780773537781
SKU
V9780773537781
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About Andrew D. Nicholls
Andrew D. Nicholls is a professor in the Department of History and Social Studies Education at Buffalo State College.
Reviews for Fleeting Empire
"Written in a clear, direct style, A Fleeting Empire is an impressive achievement. It will enlighten anyone interested in the history of the Atlantic world in the early 17th century." The Chronicle Herald "Nicholls succeeds in providing students and scholars alike with a carefully researched and well-told investigation into the spectacular yet short-lived efforts and achievements of the Merchant Adventurers ... Read more