The Forts of New France in Northeast America 1600-1763
'New France' consisted of the area colonized and ruled by France in North America. This title takes a look at the lengthy chain of forts built by the French to guard the frontier in the American northeast, including Sorel, Chambly, St Jean, Carillon (Ticonderoga), Duquesne (Pittsburgh, PA), and Vincennes. These forts were of two types: the major stone forts, and other forts made of wood and earth, all of which varied widely in style from Vauban-type elements to cabins surrounded by a stockade. Some forts, such as Chambly, looked more like medieval castles in their earliest incarnations. René Chartrand examines the different types of forts bui…
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Weitere Autoren: Delf, Brian (Illustr.)
- ISBN: 978-1-84603-255-4
- EAN: 9781846032554
- Produktnummer: 23119788
- Verlag: Osprey Pub Inc
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
- Seitenangabe: 64 S.
- Masse: H24.6 cm x B18.4 cm x D0.5 cm 213 g
- Reihenbandnummer: 75
- Gewicht: 213
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René Chartrand, illustrated by Brian Delf
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