Paperback Land of Discord Always: Acadia from Its Beginnings to the Expulsion of Its People, 1604-1755 Book

ISBN: 0892723750

ISBN13: 9780892723751

A Land of Discord Always: Acadia from Its Beginnings to the Expulsion of Its People

By Wilfred Bockelman

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Book Overview

From 1604 to 1755, the Acadian settlers of present-day Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were the focus of political, economic, and military rivalries between France and Britain. Their stubborn nonconformity and political neutrality baffled and infuriated both European powers fighting for the upper hand. Finally, Britain's drastic solution was to expel them from their homes. Little his been published about early Acadia (which included much of the Maine coast and the Maritimes) and the origins of the Acadians. This rich story, peopled with memorable men and women whose lives make fascinating reading, is skillfully chronicled by retired attorney and historical writer, Charles Mahaffie. This description may be from another edition of this product.

Format:Paperback

Language:English

ISBN:0892723750

ISBN13:9780892723751

Release Date:January 1997

Publisher:Down East Books

Length:328 Pages

Weight:0.95 lbs.

Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.8"

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Rated 4 stars
Interesting read

By Thriftbooks.com User, August 1, 2008

This book has filled in a "gaping hole" in my mental outline of history. It paints a great picture of the political struggle of Britain and France. Yet it adds great dimension to the extremely personal struggle of the Acadian people themselves. For anyone exploring their Acadian history, this is a must read.

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Best Overview of the Acadians

By Thriftbooks.com User, July 16, 2000

For the general reader who needs a good overview of the Acadian people, this is the book. It is well written and coherent, despite the many twists and turns taken by Acadian history. Acadia was a prize contested by France and Britain in many wars, declared and undeclared, in the 17th and 18th Centuries. The book is especially good at describing the British, Massachusetts and French internal political battles which...

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