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Empires at War: The French and Indian War

September 7, 2005

William M. Fowler Jr. director, MA Historical Society

William M. Fowler Jr., director of the Massachusetts Historical Society, describes the epic struggle between the world's two great super powers, France and England, in a war fought to determine the fate of North America.

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Topics: History | Politics & Public Affairs

Tags: America | England | Europe | France | French and Indian War | US | War | Military & Warfare

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