Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire

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Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire is a historical book by Dan Snow that examines the 1759 Battle of Quebec and its pivotal role in shaping the British Empire.

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instanceOf book
history book
author Dan Snow NERFINISHED
chronicles aftermath of the British victory at Quebec
events leading up to the Battle of Quebec
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
describes Plains of Abraham NERFINISHED
military tactics of the 18th century
siege of Quebec NERFINISHED
emphasizes pivotal role of 1759 in shaping the British Empire
examines careers of James Wolfe and Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
impact of the Battle of Quebec on the British Empire
strategic importance of the Battle of Quebec
explores formation of British dominance in North America
political consequences of the British victory in 1759
focusesOn Anglo-French rivalry in North America
British conquest of New France NERFINISHED
genre military history
non-fiction
hasAuthorOccupation broadcaster
historian
hasPerspective British historical perspective
hasTitle Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire NERFINISHED
historicalPeriod 18th century
includes analysis of naval operations on the St. Lawrence River
biographical sketches of key commanders
language English
mainSubject Battle of Quebec NERFINISHED
British Empire NERFINISHED
Seven Years' War NERFINISHED
mediaType print
narrativeStyle narrative non-fiction
originalTitle Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire NERFINISHED
placesEventInContext global Seven Years' War
publicationYear 2009
publisher HarperPress NERFINISHED
relatedConflict French and Indian War NERFINISHED
relatedEvent Treaty of Paris (1763) NERFINISHED
setting Quebec City NERFINISHED
targetAudience general readership
readers interested in military history
timePeriodCovered 1759

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Dan Snow notableWork Death or Victory: The Battle of Quebec and the Birth of Empire