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Count Frontenac (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

William D. Le Sueur

 
9781331156307: Count Frontenac (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book provides a detailed history of New France, present-day Canada, during the period between 1608 and 1672. It traces the role of Samuel de Champlain, the explorer and founder of Quebec, and other key figures in the early development of the colony under French rule. The book highlights the challenges faced by the French settlers, including conflicts with the native Iroquois and the economic constraints imposed by the Company of New France. Despite these hardships, the author reveals how the colony gradually grew, thanks to the efforts of missionaries, such as the Jesuits and Récollets, and the establishment of institutions such as the Ursuline Convent and the Congregation de Notre Dame. This comprehensive analysis offers valuable insights into the complex historical forces that shaped the early years of French Canada.

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