1768-1773: The Baron in Waiting & Other Quebec Curios
Military man Guy Carleton was one of the men who had power thrust upon him: at the time of his appointment as Governor of Quebec, his experiences had been chiefly military. [read on]
James Murray
1763-4: Along Comes Murray & Other Quebec Curios
Though British occupation should have only started following the Treaty of Paris, the British would be quick in setting up people to rule the colony as interim leaders to [read on]
1763: The Treaty of Paris & Other Quebec Curios
While the surrender of Montreal is commonly regarded as the de facto end of the Seven Years’ War, the war would in fact continue on for another three years. This is due to [read on]
1760: The Capitulation of Montreal & Other Quebec Curios
After the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, in which both the English and the French commanders died, both sides continued taking up their arms and fighting each other. With [read on]