The French & Indian War, or the Seven Years' War
I have always been drawn to the first world war, the one that began in a remote glen in southwestern Pennsylvania in 1754 and by its end changed the look of the world in 1763. It sets up the American War of Independence, the decades of war between Britain and France -- in many ways, the modern age itself. For twenty years I attended as a vendor the annual seminar of the Braddock Road Preservation Association, and it educated and entertained me with some of the best scholars in the field. On this page I will offer new books and classics, dvds and audiobooks, and any other worthy items of the 18th century that relate to the "wilderness war."
Crucible of War: The Seven Years' War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766
Crucible of War: The Seven Years' War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766
In this compelling narrative, the Seven Years' War -- long seen as a mere backdrop to the American Revolution -- takes on a whole new significance. Weaving together the military, economic, and political motives of the participants, Anderson brings a fresh perspective to one of America's most important wars. 90 illustrations and 7 maps.