9781331706267 - Guide to the City of Quebec: Descriptive and Illustrated (Classic Reprint) de Carrel, Frank (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive guide to the ancient walled city of Quebec, Canada. The author's rich historical narrative pulls back the curtain on the strategic military stronghold and battleground where fierce conflicts unfolded between the French and English from 1608 to 1763. The author provides a colorful cast of historical figures, famous explorers, and military leaders who left their indelible marks upon the city's destiny. Despite passing through the hands of many different rulers, Quebec has maintained its unique historical character. The book provides an in-depth look at Quebec's architecture, from the ramparts and gates to the churches and monuments, each piece telling the story of Quebec's transformation from a small outpost into a strategic stronghold and ultimately into the popular tourist destination it is today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.