Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac (1622-1698), was a towering figure in North American history. Appointed in 1672 as governor general of New France, he was credited with promoting France's imperial expansion to the west. This book shows him as an anachronism who sought to maintain his privileged status through corruption and favours at court.
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Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac (1622-1698), was a towering figure in North American history. Appointed in 1672 as governor general of New France, he was credited with promoting France's imperial expansion to the west. This book shows him as an anachronism who sought to maintain his privileged status through corruption and favours at court.
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Very Good. First edition. Tall octavo. 406pp. Illustrated with two black and white maps. Textblock slightly rippled, very good lacking the dust jacket.
