The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony: America's War of Liberation in Canada, 177

Description: The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony by Mark R. Anderson An unparalleled look at Americas Revolutionary War invasion of Canada FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In this dramatic retelling of one of historys great "what-ifs," Mark R. Anderson examines the American colonies campaign to bring Quebec into the Continental confederation and free the Canadians from British "tyranny." This significant reassessment of a little-studied campaign examines developments on both sides of the border that rapidly proceeded from peaceful diplomatic overtures to a sizable armed intervention. The military narrative encompasses Richard Montgomerys plodding initial operations, Canadian partisan cooperation with officers like Ethan Allen, and the harrowing experiences of Benedict Arnolds Kennebec expedition, as well as the sudden collapse of British defenses that secured the bulk of the province for the rebel cause. The book provides new insight into both Montgomerys tragic Québec City defeat and a small but highly significant loyalist uprising in the rural northern parishes that was suppressed by Arnold and his Canadian patriot allies. Anderson closely examines the evolving relationships between occupiers and occupied, showing how rapidly changing circumstances variously fostered cooperation and encouraged resistance among different Canadian elements. The book homes in on the key political and military factors that ultimately doomed Americas first foreign war of liberation and resulted in the Continental Armys decisive expulsion from Canada on the eve of the Declaration of Independence. The first full treatment of this fascinating chapter in Revolutionary War history in over a century, Andersons account is especially revealing in its presentation of contentious British rule in Quebec, and of Continental beliefs that Canadiens would greet the soldiers as liberators and allies in a common fight against the British yoke.This thoroughly researched and action-packed history will appeal to American and Canadian history buffs and military experts alike. Author Biography MARK R. ANDERSON is an independent historian and a retired U.S. Air Force officer who currently serves as a civilian military planner for the U.S. government. He earned his B.A. in history from Purdue University and his M.A. in military studies from American Military University. Table of Contents • List of Maps• Preface• Acknowledgments• Introduction• The Only Link Wanting: The First Continental Congress Invites Canada• New Subjects to the King: Canadians and the Province of Quebec• Fuel for Rebellion: The British Party and the Quebec Act of 1774• Authors and Agitators: Patriot Correspondence and John Browns Mission• Preemptive Strikes: Ticonderoga and Fort St-Jean• That Damned Absurd Word "Liberty": Quebecs Own Rebellion• To Erect the Glorious Standard of American Liberty in Canada: The Decision to Intervene• The Canadians Opened the Road: Continentals and Partisans on the Richelieu River• The Treachery and Villainy of the Canadians: Collaboration, Resistance, and Siege in the Montreal District• Another Path to the Heart of Quebec: Canadas Capital, Hannibals Heir, and the Kennebec Expedition• To Winter in Canada: "Free" Montréal and Fortress Québec• Time to Consider Politics: The Continental Congress, the Northern Army, and a Committee for Canada• Contest of Wills at Québec: The Fortress Capital—Key to Victory?• The Question of Loyalists: General Wooster and "Liberated" Montréal, 1775• A Critical Month: Woosters Montréal, January 1776• Evolving Occupation: Montréal and the Struggle for the Canadian Spirit• A Spirit of Cooperation and Understanding: William Goforth, Jean-Baptiste Badeaux, and Trois-Rivières• Patriot Zealots: Benedict Arnold, Canadian Patriots, and the Québec City Blockade• Spring of Unrest: A Canadian Battle in the Quebec District• A Late-Changing Cast: New Continental Leadership for Canada• May Tides: New Arrivals and Massive Change for the Province• The Sad Necessity of Abandoning Canada: Military Collapse and the End of the Canadian Continental Experience• The Causes of the Miscarriages in Canada: Carleton and Congress Investigate the Failures• Conclusion: Misinterpretations and Missteps in a War to Spread Democracy• Appendix 1. Canadian Voices: A Note on Sources• Appendix 2. The Polarized Legacy of General David Wooster• Source Abbreviations• Name Abbreviations• Notes• Select Bibliography• Index Review "Anderson makes a significant contribution to a neglected aspect of the American Revolution in this comprehensive, well-written monograph. . . . Andersons thorough description [of the December 31, 1775 attack] is a major strength of the book."-- "Publishers Weekly""Andersons dramatic chronicle of this fascinating, if often-ignored, campaign takes a close look at the Colonial plan to liberate Quebec from the British and pull it into a confederation with the still-forming nation."-- "Boston Globe"Andersons fascinating and important book makes it clear that there could have been a fourteenth colony. Andersons most original scholarly contribution is his revelation of the surprising degree of support the Americans and their gospel of liberty received from Canadians, both British and French. . . . Anderson demonstrates that significant numbers of Canadians rallied to the American rebels. Hundreds took up arms, becoming much-needed auxiliaries to the Americans."-- "Journal of American Culture"The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony is an important contribution to the historiography of the opening days of the American Revolution. . . . [Anderson] provides critically needed context explaining the motivations, capabilities, and results obtained by a large cast of players and is a telling lesson in the value of deep archival research."-- "Army History" Review Quote "The Battle for the Fourteenth Colony is an important contribution to the historiography of the opening days of the American Revolution. . . . [Anderson] provides critically needed context explaining the motivations, capabilities, and results obtained by a large cast of players and is a telling lesson in the value of deep archival research."-Army History Details ISBN1611684978 Author Mark R. Anderson Short Title BATTLE FOR THE 14TH COLONY Publisher University Press of New England Language English ISBN-10 1611684978 ISBN-13 9781611684971 Media Book Format Hardcover DEWEY 971.024 Year 2013 Place of Publication Hanover Country of Publication United States Imprint University Press of New England AU Release Date 2013-12-05 NZ Release Date 2013-12-05 US Release Date 2013-12-05 UK Release Date 2013-12-05 Pages 460 Publication Date 2013-12-05 Subtitle Americas War of Liberation in Canada, 1774–1776 Illustrations 21 illus., 10 maps Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161827826;

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