Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome II

This volume takes listeners back to the late 17th‑century Atlantic world, where fledgling English colonies sprang from the turmoil of politics and religion in the mother country. It sketches the founding of Jamestown, the Puritan experiment at New‑Plymouth, and the varied charters that shaped Virginia, Maryland and New England, while highlighting the blend of Norman‑Saxon heritage that gave the English a distinctive approach to self‑government and commerce.

In parallel, the narrative follows French endeavors in Acadia and Canada, showing how persistent settlement created a new sense of belonging among the inhabitants. By contrasting the rapid expansion of the English settlements with France’s more measured colonization, the book reveals the early forces that set the stage for future rivalries, offering a vivid picture of the peoples, institutions and economic ambitions that defined early North America.