The 1759 Battle of Quebec: The History and Legacy of Britain's Most Important Victory of the French & Indian War

By: Charles River Editors

Narrated by: William Turbett

"[W]e observed the enemy marching down towards us in three columns, at 10 they formed their line of battle, which was at least six deep, having their flanks covered by a thick wood on each side, into which they threw above 3,000 Canadians and Indians, who gauled us much; the regulars then marched briskly up to us, and gave us their first fire, at about 50 yards distance, which we did not return, as it was General Wolfe's express Orders not to fire till they came within 20 yards of us...." (The British sergeant-major of Gen. Hopson's Grenadiers)

On September 13, 1759, a battle was fought on the Plains of Abraham outside the old city of Québec. It was one of the turning-point battles in world history. Thanks to the British victory and the events that followed, Canada went from being a colony of France (New France) to being a colony of Great Britain. This permanently changed Canadian history. In many ways the outcome of the battle brought about several American attempts to seize Canada during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. Ultimately it ensured that when Canada became an independent country it was part of the British Commonwealth with an Anglophone majority and a Francophone minority. Frictions over cultural and political issues between the English Canadians and the Québécois, dating back to the battle, continue to impact the state of affairs in Canada today.

While the battle had a profound impact, it has also been romanticized and mythologized beyond even epic proportions. Though often forgotten today, more than 250 years after the battle, the Battle of the Plains of Abraham was the culmination of a long siege.

©2012 Charles River Editors (P)2015 Charles River Editors

Good History

narrator needs to learn how to pronounce place names. It was annoying to listen.

The 1759 Battle of Quebec

Another interesting, short depiction of history. I love how much information there is in here, yet it is not going to take me all day to read. I found it helpful and informative.

Good solid overview of a battle

Found this to be a good quick listen about a battle not covered in my basic history lessons growing up or most of my average reads or listens. Good bit of what lead up to it, what occurred and what the repercussions were. A good leaping off point to find out if you want to get a more in depth view or just take the overview received here. I was voluntarily provided this free review copy audiobook by the author, narrator or publisher

Good History Lesson

I love reading about our country's history, this was good, but not the best out there, the narrating was good, I received this audiobook for free at my request, and i am voluntarily giving my unbiased review

Excellent History, Weak Narration

Clear, well-researched coverage of the 1759 Battle of Quebec and its wider legacy. Unfortunately, the narration repeatedly mispronounces key place names, which breaks immersion and distracts from otherwise strong content.