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By Santerre, Simon
Fortifications in the Province of Quebec: a Part of the Region’s Archaeological Heritage
Modern-day Quebec is dotted with forts and the remains of old fortifications, traces of a military history dating all the way back to the days of New France. These installations, which were once inextricably linked with the political and socio-economic realities of the colony, are now a window to the past. With the purpose of situation the various discoveries made at these sites within the appropriate historical framework, archaeologists have delved into the history of these once lost vestiges. As a result, is it now possible to not only trace the work of the military engineers and trades peop...
The English version of the Encyclopedia of French Cultural Heritage in North America is online since December 15th, 2009. It features an ever growing number of articles, documents and resources on the heritage of French-speaking North America.
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