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Subject(s)

• La Tour, Charles de Saint-Etienne de 1593-1666 [Browse]
• Aulnay, Charles de Menou d' 1604?-1650 [Browse]
• Lieutenant governors—Acadia—Biography [Browse]
• Pioneers—Acadia—Biography [Browse]
• Frontier and pioneer life—Acadia [Browse]
• Fur trade—Acadia—History—17th century [Browse]
• Fur trade—Maritime Provinces—History—17th century [Browse]
• Lieutenant governors—Maritime Provinces—Biography [Browse]
• Acadia—Biography [Browse]
• Acadia—History—17th century [Browse]
• Acadia—History, Military—17th century [Browse]
• Acadia—History [Browse]

Translator

• Robichaus, Jean Guy [Browse]

Summary note

"In its pre-deportation history, Acadia experienced very turbulent times. At the very beginning of the French incursions into Acadia, the unexpected death of Henry IV had significant repercussions on the continuation of colonization efforts. Then there were the English incursions, the changes of regime, the struggle of the trading companies, the presence of the missionaries and the influence of the indigenous nations. However, it was the death of Governor Isaac de Razilly in 1635 that led to the Acadian Civil War. The governor's death led Charles La Tour and Charles de Menou d'Aulnay to fight for control of the colony, which caused an armed conflict lasting several years. M. A. MacDonald offers an accessible account of this little-known chapter in the history of Acadia. The author sheds light on the causes of the open war between La Tour and d'Aulnay, on the course of the conflict and the opposing personalities of the two men. The book also highlights the political and military role played by Françoise-Marie Jacquelin, La Tour's wife, who had to defend the family fort in her husband's absence"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN

9782897914776 ((paperback))

OCLC

1449602483

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