Williams, Paul
Frontier Forts Under Fire
- ISBN 13:
- 9781476670935
- author:
- Williams, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 277
- Dimensions:
- 178 mm X 254 mm
- Genre:
- 25.4 x 17.8 x 0.8 centimetres (0, History, General, History,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Frontier Forts Under Fire: The Attacks on Fort William Henry and Fort Phil Kearny (1757) and Fort Phil Kearny (1866) The history of North American frontier forts is marked by tragic events, including the Fort William Henry Massacre and the defeat at Fort Phil Kearny. This book reexamines these traumatic incidents, challenging prevailing narratives and shedding new light on the complex relationships between European powers and Native American tribes. A closer look at the Fort William Henry Massacre reveals that both British and French forces condemned the violence as barbaric, yet were capable of similar atrocities themselves. Similarly, recent scrutiny of the Fort Phil Kearny defeat has raised questions about the role of Lieutenant George Grummond in the events leading up to the defeat. This book provides a fresh perspective on these pivotal moments in American history. By reexamining these traumatic events, Frontier Forts Under Fire offers a nuanced understanding of the complex historical context that led to these devastating outcomes.
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