I'm getting ready for a NYC-Montreal road trip in '10, and I bought this book as a guide. It's an interesting insight into the war that really set in motion America's road to independence.

Borneman is at his best describing the machinations of William Pitt, the only European of his day to understand the price of Empire and the tactics of global war. France, its foreign policy dominated by the lover of Louis XV, puts minimal effort into securing Canada and seems unconcerned once it is lost.

Three of the greatest generals in American warfare, France's Montcalm, England's James Wolfe, and America's Robert Rogers, fought in this war. Borneman brings their efforts to light.

I really thought this was a fascinating and complete look into the French & Indian War. It opened my mind not only to the war theaters along Lake Champlain but also the battles fought at Montreal, Quebec, Fontenac and Louisbourg.