The Chevalier de Montmagny: First Governor of New France

by Jean-Claude Dubé

Book Overview

In The Chevalier de Montmagny, Jean-Claude Dub documents the extraordinary career of Charles Huault de Montmagny, first governor of the colony of New France. Born in Paris in 1601, and educated by the Jesuits, Montmagny studied law at the Universit d'Orl ans, joined the Order of Malta, and enjoyed a colourful career as a Hospitalier privateer in the Mediterranean, before arriving in New France in the spring of 1636.While Montmagny wasted little...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0776605593
• ISBN13: 9780776605593
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: University of Ottawa Press
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher