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The French and Indian War: 1660-1763
- The Drama of American History
- Narrated by: Jim Manchester
- Length: 1 hr and 44 mins
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Categories: Children's Audiobooks, History
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Publisher's Summary
The French and Indian War: 1660-1763 covers much more than the few years during which the English and French fought over the division of the North American continent in one of the most neglected periods of American history. In this volume in the Drama of American History series, authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier trace how England’s other rivals for control of America were eliminated over this period until the only source of conflict left would be between the British and their own colonists. This volume offers a fairly unique approach to American history by focusing on core content rather than a blizzard of names and dates, giving listeners a good sense of not only what happened, but why, as England eliminated its competition.
History is dramatic - and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes and tribulations that led to the birth of this great nation.
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- EmilyK
- 06-24-15
Great overview of a less-known series of conflicts
This is the first in this history series I have listened to, but I'm impressed. My husband and I listened to this in the car with our 16 year old. We all really liked it and learned a lot. I believe it is aimed at high schoolers, but the adults enjoyed it just as well. It held all of our interest, and we all thought it was a good level of detail.
The subject is very interesting -- it can be argued that without these war(s), George Washington wouldn't have come to prominence, or the American colonies thought of seeking their independence from Britain.
The narrator was quite good and held our interest without stealing the show.
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- Ginny
- 01-29-21
Decolonize US history
Biased and ignoring the Native vision of the invasion
Very disappointing to the very least
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- Neil Ring
- 07-26-16
An Excellent Overview of the Time Period
A very informative presentation of the period from 1660 to 1763. After listening, I have a much better understanding of the domestic and foreign forces that led to our eventual independence from England. I look forward to listening to other books in this series.
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- Disappointed
- 04-08-22
To the point!
An enjoyable experience to listen and learn about how and why Europeans came here. Excellent performance!!!!!
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- Robert Simmons
- 12-22-21
European power politics that shaped the USA
the most memorable takeaway was the remark toward the end of the book that without the English domination of the North American continent the American colonies never would have dared secede from the British empire
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- Benjamin L. Blankenship
- 12-15-21
Terrific & Insightful
I liked this rather well. My favorite part was how it showed the butterfly effect with things. Very nice. George Washington was essentially like Bruce Willis in the Die Hard movies.
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- Ike Standifird
- 09-17-21
history ss it should be presented.
No review. I did not have 15 words to use. dumb.dumb.dumb.i.i.i
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- Therese
- 09-12-21
History from one perspective
It’s a great book historically but it’s from a scholarly perspective not from the perspective necessarily of indigenous peoples. It’s good for historical perspective and that’s about it.
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- Nathan Hileman
- 05-30-21
Short & Sweet
Loved this little book. It hits the highlights in a speedy fashion that can't help but keep your interest. I intend to get more books by this author.
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- Amazon Customer
- 05-11-21
dated and misrepresents native americans
'Indians in their "old ways" '
this brief history is so biased and skewed I couldn't finish it