The French and Indian War: Deciding the Fate of North America (P.S.) | 
| Author: Walter R. Borneman
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Category: Book
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Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.3 x 1.1
ISBN: 0060761857
Dewey Decimal Number: 973
EAN: 9780060761851
ASIN: 0060761857
Publication Date: November 1, 2007
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In the summer of 1754, deep in the wilderness of western Pennsylvania, a very young George Washington suffered his first military defeat, and a centuries-old feud between Great Britain and France was rekindled. The war that followed would be fought across virgin territories, from Nova Scotia to the forks of the Ohio River, and it would ultimately decide the fate of the entire North American continent—not just for Great Britain and France but also for the Spanish and Native American populations. Noted historian Walter R. Borneman brings to life an epic struggle for a continent—what Samuel Eliot Morison called "truly the first world war"—and emphasizes how the seeds of discord sown in its aftermath would take root and blossom into the American Revolution.
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 Solid Political and Military History June 26, 2008
"The French and Indian War" is a good solid portrayal of that conflict between France and England which (at the time) decided the political fate of the North American continent. FIW also renders a fine study of the intra-European power struggles in an era of treaties, conflicts, shifting loyalties, jealousies and even strategic inter-marriages. A key fact is that England filled her North American colonies with her subjects; France filled North America with several strategically located military forts-impressive on paper. But when England turned her political attention here, she supplied heavy military logistical support buttressed by the World's finest navy. France did not, remaining fixated on European affairs. Once the War began, France's installations fell, not exactly like a string of dominoes, but surely and steadily none the less. FIW is rich in detail and extremely well documented. The author has done his homework! Other reviews have mentioned that there are even lengthier tomes on the French and Indian War. That surprised this reader because a minor complaint from this source is that Bormeman's work may be too lengthy! Certainly little has been omitted. This reviewer almost always finds fault with the MAPS in military tales. Here they are adequate-a triumph in itself. But they are strangely placed. Often a battle location is mentioned with no relevant map nearby. Perhaps the ultimate solution is to place all maps in together in one section. Then mapophiles (such as this reviewer) can turn pages or use bookmarks. Others can keep reading. Borneman drives home one final cardinal point: In England's triumph in this conflict were sown the seeds of her defeat in her next one. Her military campaigns cost serious $$$. That problem was addressed by "taxation without representation" for the American colonies. We know how that turned out. The final call is that this is a first rate military and political tale. This reviewer has chosen to reduce rank by one star due to those maps. Many readers may well disagree and put that 5th star right back.
 The French and Indian War June 21, 2008
A great and historical from Walter Borneman. It flows easily from one chapter to another.
Enjoyable book for someone who wishes to know more about the French and Indian War April 8, 2008
Often a book on such a subject as the French and Indian War can be interesting; but dry. I found this book interesting enough to look forward to reading it at every opportunity. The French and Indian War played a major role in the future of the French in North America and set the stage for our own Revolution. As mentioned in the book, it was also a turning point for the Native Americans East of the Mississippi. There may be books that go into more depth than this book. I found Borneman's coverage and use of maps gave me enough information and kept my interest.
An excellent overview for the lay historian January 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
While there are more "scholarly" treatments on the French and Indian War on the market, Borneman's is probably the only work on the subject the average reader will ever need to read. Detailed yet readable, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of any lay historian interested in the nuts-and-bolts of this often overlooked war and its role in the shaping of an American nation.
Excellent History November 11, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Walter Borneman's coverage of the French and Indian war tells the tale of one of the first global conflicts extremely well. Best of all, he sets the context that created the war and defines the context that the war created which lead to the American Revolution. He does a credible job describing the battles and personalities that defined the conflict. He gets at the heart of the economic as well as personal causes for the war. He writes clearly and enjoyably, making the book easy to read as well as informative. The maps in the book, specifically the ones outlining battles, are poor especially when one considers the overall quality of the rest of the work. That minor weakness aside, this is a great book, informative on the topic and well worth reading.
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