Richard Middleton:Pontiacs Krieg: Seine Ursachen, sein Verlauf und seine Folgen von Richard Middleton
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"Richard Middleton's Pontiac's War gives us the most careful, thorough, garrison-by-garrison, battle-by-battle account of the many sides of this complicated struggle to date. GREGORY EVAN… Meer...
"Richard Middleton's Pontiac's War gives us the most careful, thorough, garrison-by-garrison, battle-by-battle account of the many sides of this complicated struggle to date. GREGORY EVANS DOWD, author of War under Heaven: Pontiac, the Indian Nations, and the British Empire "The appearance of Richard Middleton's Pontiac's War is a major event in colonial military history. The Nile on eBay FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Pontiac's War by Richard Middleton Pontiac's War explains the 'who, what, when, where, why' of the war that changed things between the native people and the European settlers, sharpening the racial differences and attitudes, and foreshadowing the atrocities of American policy toward Indians in the nineteenth century. FORMATHardcover LANGUAGEEnglish CONDITIONBrand New Publisher Description Pontiac's War: Its Causes, Course, and Consequence, 1763-1765 is a compelling retelling of one of the most pivotal points in American colonial history, in which the Native peoples staged one of the most successful campaigns in three centuries of European contact. With his balanced analysis of the organization and execution of this important conflict, Middleton sheds light on the military movement that forced the British imperial forces to reinstate diplomacy to retain their authority over the region. Spotlighting the Native American perspective, Pontiac's War presents a careful, engaging account of how very close to success those Native American forces truly came. Back Cover "Richard Middleton's Pontiac's War gives us the most careful, thorough, garrison-by-garrison, battle-by-battle account of the many sides of this complicated struggle to date. Clear and comprehensive, richly informed by current scholarship, Pontiac's War reviews the roots of the conflict, and it corrects several reigning misconceptions about its progress." ' GREGORY EVANS DOWD, author of War under Heaven: Pontiac, the Indian Nations, and the British Empire "The appearance of Richard Middleton's Pontiac's War is a major event in colonial military history. with a fine grasp of the issues and problems of conflict in the North American interior, Middleton provides a deft narrative that offers a balanced account of the conflict. A first-rate study of a war that has not always been well-covered." ' JEREMY BLACK, author of Rethinking Military History "Amidst a recent boom in scholarship on Pontiac's War, Richard Middleton's new book stands out for its relentless focus on what exactly happened on the battlefields and treaty grounds. There is no surer guide to military and diplomatic developments during this sprawling conflict." ' DANIEL RICHTER, author of Beyond the Covenant Chain: The Iroquois and Their Neighbors in Indian North America, 1600-1800 Pontiac's War: Its Causes, Course, and Consequence, 1763-1765 is a compelling retelling of one of the most pivotal points in American colonial history, in which the Native peoples staged one of the most successful campaigns in three centuries of European contact. with his balanced analysis of the organization and execution of this important conflict, Middleton sheds light on the military movement that forced the British imperial forces to reinstate diplomacy to retain their authority over the region. Spotlighting the Native American perspective, Pontiac's War presents a careful, engaging account of how very close to success those Native American forces truly came. Author Biography Richard Middleton was for many years a Reader in American History at The Queen's University, Belfast. He is the author of The Bells of Victory: The Pitt Newcastle Ministry and the Conduct of the Seven Years' War, 1757-1762, and Colonial America, A History, 1565-1776. He is now an independent writer and scholar. Table of Contents CONTENTSPREFACE INTRO: The Middle Ground of Onontio An Entente Cordiale The French King calls for Help The Changing Fortunes of War The Collapse of New France CH 1: The New Order of Sir Jeffery Amherst Amherst and the British Establishment Gift Giving versus a Market Economy Trade and Ammunition The Forts, Law and Order Land and Settlement Prisoners or Family? CH 2: The Seneca Plan a War of Liberation Tahaiadoris and Kiashuta: the French Connection Johnson goes to Detroit to investigate The Occupation Completed: the Western Posts CH 3: Uneasy Peace, 1762-3 Unresolved Problems War Belts Neolin: A Prophet Speaks CH 4: Pontiac Takes the Initiative: Detroit A leader emerges The Siege begins Widening Visions Stalemate, July 1763 CH 5: The Spreading Conflagration Fort Pitt comes under Siege Michilimackinac falls to the Ojibwa The Capture of St Joseph, Miami and Ouiatanon The Seneca join the War: Venango, Le Boeuf and Presqu'Isle CH 6: The Empire Fights Back Amherst plans a Counter Attack Detroit: The Battle of the Bloody Brook Fort Pitt: The Battle of Bushy Run CH 7: Amherst Tries Again a) The Tribulations of Command Niagara: the Battle of the Devil's Hole Detroit: The Siege Suspended CH 8: Winter Interlude a) Gage Takes Command Frontier Strife: The Paxton Boys Johnson's winter offensive Rapprochement with the Seneca. CH 9: The Campaign for the Great Lakes, 1764 Indian Defense Plans British Preparations: The Niagara Conference The Search for Peace: the Mission of Captain Morris The Thwarting of John Bradstreet CH 10: Peace Comes to the Ohio Valley a) Bouquet prepares for Battle b) A Meeting at Muskingum CH 11: Pontiac and the Struggl Review "...a thoroughly documented tale that infuses remarkable diversity into a saga that historically has focused attention on a handful of key players. Middleton's discussion of Seneca diplomacy and subsequent peace negotiations with the Native peoples of the Illinois country... is especially insightful." "Highly recommended." -Choice Review Quote "...a thoroughly documented tale that infuses remarkable diversity into a saga that historically has focused attention on a handful of key players. Middleton's discussion of Seneca diplomacy and subsequent peace negotiations with the Native peoples of the Illinois country... is especially insightful." "Highly recommended." -Choice Details ISBN0415979145 Author Richard Middleton Short Title PONTIACS WAR Language English ISBN-10 0415979145 ISBN-13 9780415979146 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 973.27 Year 2007 Imprint Routledge Subtitle Its Causes, Course and Consequences Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1941 Edition 1st Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780415979146 AU Release Date 2007-07-27 NZ Release Date 2007-07-27 UK Release Date 2007-07-27 Pages 288 Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Publication Date 2007-07-27 Alternative 9780415979139 Illustrations 1 Halftones, black and white Audience Tertiary & Higher Education We've got thisAt The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it.With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! 30 DAY RETURN POLICYNo questions asked, 30 day returns! FREE DELIVERYNo matter where you are in the UK, delivery is free. 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