The struggle for North America, 1754-1758 : Britannia's tarnished laurels /: Britannia's tarnished laurels. (2016 copyright 2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George Yagi.
• Authors: Yagi, George
• Contents: The Newcastle Ministry and the origins of failure in North America -- Legislative turmoil: governors, assemblies and the struggle for colonial support -- The colonial Americans: necessary but problematic allies -- How important were the Native Americans? -- A logistical problem: roads, transportation and adequate provisions -- The army: an inadequate, frightened and sickly force -- The performance of the navy: the effects of nature and the death of an admiral.
• Publisher Details: London : Bloomsbury Academic
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (272 pages)
• Subjects: 973.2/6; British & Irish history; Seven Years' War, 1756-1763 -- Campaigns; Military history; History -- Military -- General; History -- Europe -- Great Britain; History -- United States -- Revolutionary Period (1775-1800); History; United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 -- Campaigns; History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781474229975; 1474229972
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.