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On the eve of conquest [[electronic resource] ] : the Chevalier de Raymond's critique of New France in 1754 / / Joseph L. Peyser, editor and translator



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Autore: Raymond Charles de <d. 1774.> Visualizza persona
Titolo: On the eve of conquest [[electronic resource] ] : the Chevalier de Raymond's critique of New France in 1754 / / Joseph L. Peyser, editor and translator Visualizza cluster
Pubblicazione: East Lansing, : Michigan State University Press
Mackinac Island, : Mackinac State Historic Parks, 1997
Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (195 p.)
Disciplina: 971.01/8
Soggetto topico: Political corruption - New France - History - 18th century
Trading posts - New France - History - 18th century
Indians of North America - Government relations - To 1789
Soggetto geografico: New France Politics and government
New France Economic conditions
France Colonies America Administration History 18th century
Altri autori: PeyserJoseph L. <1925->  
Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-167) and index.
Nota di contenuto: pt. 1. Introduction -- pt. 2. About the translation -- pt. 3. Annotated translation of Le dénombrement de tous les postes du Canada -- pt. 4. Comparative analysis of Raymond's and Surlaville's reports.
Sommario/riassunto: In 1754, Charles de Raymond, chevalier of the Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis and a captain in the Troupes de la Marine wrote a bold, candid, and revealing expose; on the French colonial posts and settlements of New France. On the Eve of the Conquest, more than an annotated translation, includes a discussion on the historical background of the start of the French and Indian War, as well as a concise biography of Raymond and Michel Le Courtois de Surlaville, the army colonel at the French court to whom the report was sent. The events surrounding Raymond's controversial year as commanda
Titolo autorizzato: On the eve of conquest  Visualizza cluster
ISBN: 1-62895-202-4
0-87013-944-4
Formato: Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
Record Nr.: 9910781572503321
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