عنوان
پدید آورنده
موضوع
رده
F1030.9 .R3913 1997
F1030
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9
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R3913
1997
کتابخانه
محل استقرار
INTERNATIONAL STANDARD BOOK NUMBER
(Number (ISBN
0870134337
(Number (ISBN
9780870134333
NATIONAL BIBLIOGRAPHY NUMBER
Number
dltt
TITLE AND STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITY
Title Proper
On the eve of conquest :
General Material Designation
[Book]
Other Title Information
the Chevalier de Raymond's critique of New France in 1754 /
First Statement of Responsibility
Joseph L. Peyser, editor and translator.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Mackinac Island :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Mackinac State Historic Parks,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
1997.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xii, 181 p. :
Other Physical Details
ill., maps ;
Dimensions
24 cm.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 159-167) and index.
SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
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, frank, 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 influential army colonel at the French court to whom the report was sent. Raymond brings to light what he sees as administrative corruption, inconsistent practices of both the church and the government regarding the brandy trade, and shortcomings of French relations with allied Native people. He proposes reforms to improve the French position from the Great Lakes Basin south to the Ohio River and east to Acadia. Raymond betrays his altruism in offering to oversee the implementation of his program, as major in command at Michilimackinac, or seigneur of Green Bay, or as "inspector general of the troops, garrisons, and posts of the upper country." Historians, anthropologists, museum curators, and other researchers interested in the French experience in North America during the eighteenth century will find this book useful. Valuable insights can be gained regarding Indian customs, relationships between French men and women, and the material culture in New France from Raymond's memoire. On the Eve of the Conquest is a remarkably candid view of the French empire in North America as it approached its fall.
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
On the eve of the conquest.
Title
On the eve of the conquest.
UNIFORM TITLE
General Material Designation
Dénombrement de tous les postes du Canada.
Language (when part of a heading)
English
PERSONAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Raymond, Charles de,-1774.
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Indians of North America-- Government relations-- To 1789.
Political corruption-- New France-- History-- 18th century.
Trading posts-- New France-- History-- 18th century.
GEOGRAPHICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
France, Colonies, America, Administration, History, 18th century.
New France, Economic conditions.
New France, Politics and government.
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DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
971
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01/8
Edition
21
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
F1030
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9
Book number
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R3913
1997
PERSONAL NAME - PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY
Raymond, Charles de,-1774.
PERSONAL NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Peyser, Joseph L.,1925-
ORIGINATING SOURCE
Date of Transaction
20130502102614.0
ELECTRONIC LOCATION AND ACCESS
Electronic name
مطالعه متن کتاب [Book]
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