There was little thought of the past at Fontainebleau in June, 1661.Our special project presenting the definitive account of France in Canada by
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 9
Laval, vicar apostolic and titular bishop of Petraea, wished to become in title, as in fact, bishop of Quebec.Our special project presenting the
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 8
We have seen that Laval, when at court, had been invited to choose a governor to his liking.Continuing chapter 7.Our special project
Enormous Growth of Cotton in America
This series has nine easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Importance of the Cotton Trade.IntroductionLord Macaulay declared that
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 7
Many years before, the company had ceded its monopoly of the fur trade to the inhabitants of the colony.Previously in The Old Regime In
Canada Chooses Not to Join American Revolution
This series has three easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: US Army Captures Montreal.IntroductionWould Canada side with Great
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 6
The Genius of the Forest now appeared, with a retinue of wild Indians from the interior.Previously in The Old Regime In CanadaOur special
Parkman Vol. 4, Chapter 5
The Jesuits, adepts in human nature, had made a sagacious choice when they put forward this conscientious, zealous, dogged, and pugnacious priest to
Mexican Independence
This series has six easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: Father Hildago.IntroductionMexican independence was won from Spain