What is this book about?
'The Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760' narrates the story of this vital fortress from its construction to its destruction. It covers the period leading up to the French and Indian War, detailing the military engineering, the intense sieges (particularly in 1758), and the geopolitical significance of controlling this strategic location on Cape Breton Island. The book examines the role of Louisbourg in the conflicts between Great Britain and France (and their Native American allies) in North America during the mid-18th century.
