A Dialogue in Hades by chevalier de James Johnstone Johnstone
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"A Dialogue in Hades" by Chevalier de James Johnstone Johnstone is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work presents a unique perspective on military strategies and mistakes made during the 1759 campaign in Canada, focusing particularly on the encounters between French and English forces. The dialogue features key military figures, notably General Wolfe and the Marquis de Montcalm, who discuss their experiences and the errors that led to
their respective downfalls. The opening of the text introduces a captivating discourse between Wolfe and Montcalm in the afterlife. They reflect on their fateful encounters during the military campaign in Canada, discussing their respective strategies, the failures in communication and preparedness, and the tragic outcomes of their decisions. The two generals confront the biases of their nations regarding their legacies, as Wolfe receives posthumous accolades while Montcalm laments his unjust treatment. The dialogue method employed illustrates their contrasting viewpoints and provides readers with an insightful examination of leadership, fate, and historical interpretation in the realm of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Johnstone, James Johnstone, chevalier de, 1719-1800? |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 02012428 |
| Title |
A Dialogue in Hades A Parallel of Military Errors, of Which the French and English Armies Were Guilty, During the Campaign of 1759, in Canada |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Charlie Howard and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 |
| Subject | Québec Campaign, Québec, 1759 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 44381 |
| Release Date | Dec 7, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 409 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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