The Capture of Louisbourg 1758 |
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| Author:
| Boscawen, Hugh |
| Series title: | Campaigns and Commanders Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8061-4413-9 |
| Publication Date: | Aug 2013 |
| Publisher: | University of Oklahoma Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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Boscawen, an experienced soldier and sailor, and a direct descendant of Admiral the Hon. Edward Boscawen, who commanded the Royal Navy fleet at Louisbourg, examines the pivotal 1758 Louisbourg campaign from both the British and French perspectives. Drawing on myriad primary sources, including previously unpublished correspondence, Boscawen also answers the question "What did the soldiers and sailors who fought there do all day?" The result is the most comprehensive history of this...
More DescriptionBoscawen, an experienced soldier and sailor, and a direct descendant of Admiral the Hon. Edward Boscawen, who commanded the Royal Navy fleet at Louisbourg, examines the pivotal 1758 Louisbourg campaign from both the British and French perspectives. Drawing on myriad primary sources, including previously unpublished correspondence, Boscawen also answers the question "What did the soldiers and sailors who fought there do all day?" The result is the most comprehensive history of this strategically important campaign ever written.