Main entry:

Beaulieu, Alain, 1960- author.

Title & Author:

The Great Peace : chronicle of a diplomatic saga / Alain Beaulieu, Roland Viau ; original illustrations by Francis Back ; [translation, Pamela Ireland and others].

Publication:

Montréal : Libre expression, 2001.

Description:

127 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm

Notes:
Translation of: La Grande Paix.
Includes bibliographical references (page 127).
A captivating diplomatic saga -- A time for peace -- July 20th, 1701 -- The players -- A powerful attraction -- Coveted goods -- Military superiority -- War, native style -- War, new-world style -- July 21st, 1701 -- The Iroquois league -- Domiciled Indians -- A collective remembrancer -- July 22nd, 1701 -- Diplomatic rituals -- Spokesmen -- Having their say -- July 23rd, 1701 -- Lions become foxes -- Middlemen -- The upcountry nations -- July 25th, 1701 -- A small colonial town -- Plenty of guests -- Deadly immigrants -- A rite of passage -- July 26th, 1701 -- In search of captives -- The walking dead -- August 1st, 1701 -- An honourable spy -- Behind the scenes -- A flair of finery -- August 2nd, 1701 -- Men of influence -- August 3rd, 1701 -- Onontio -- Kondiaronk, "the rat" -- Pine tree Chief Teganissorens -- August 4th, 1701 -- The tree of peace -- Sovereign nations -- August 9th, 1701 -- Late arrivals -- The covenant chain -- A fragile peace -- A nun's account.
Co-published by: 1701-2001, Corporation des fêtes du tricentenaire de la Grande Paix de Montréal.

Summary:

"Montreal, summer 1701. There was excitement in the air, as ambassadors from nearly forty Indian nations assembled in the town, the heart of New France. Summoned by Governor Louis-Hector de Calliere, France's allies, including the Algonquins, Ottawas and Hurons, were gathering alongside representatives of the Iroquois. The goal of this daring initiative: to convince them all to sign the Great Peace treaty." "This book recounts the story of this exceptional event in words and images. Of course, it introduces readers to the French and Native players involved in the negotiations and examines the geopolitical and trade issues addressed by the treaty. But most of all, it paints a picture of a legendary time in North America, when the most disparate cultures had to find a way to co-exist." "This voyage to New France is divided into eleven chapters, in which the authors' absorbing commentary is brought to life through abundant illustrations of all kinds. Historian Alain Beaulieu and anthropologist Roland Viau were inspired by the writings of an eyewitness to these events, Bacqueville de La Potherie, Comptroller of the Marine and Fortifications in Canada, to guide us through the twists and turns of an extraordinary summer. The adventure begins on July 20, 1701 ..."--Jacket.

ISBN:

2891119436
9782891119436
2921718308 (Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History)
9782921718301 (Pointe-à-Callière, Montréal Museum of Archaeology and History)
0660175088 (Canadian Museum of Civilization)
9780660175089 (Canadian Museum of Civilization)

Subject:

Traité de Montréal (1701)
Iroquois Indians Québec (Province) Montréal History 16th century.
Iroquois Indians Québec (Province) Montréal Government relations.
Iroquois Indians Québec (Province) Montréal Treaties.
First Nations Government relations To 1830.
Premières Nations Traités.
Premières Nations Relations avec l'État Jusqu'à 1830.
Iroquois Traités.
Iroquois Québec (Province) Montréal Histoire 16e siècle.
Iroquois Québec (Province) Montréal Traités.
Diplomatic relations
Iroquois Indians
Iroquois Indians Government relations
Politics and government
Race relations
Canada History To 1763 (New France)
New France Politics and government.
Montréal (Québec) History 16th century.
Montréal (Québec) Race relations.
Québec (Province) Foreign relations France.
New France Foreign relations Québec (Province)
Québec (Province) Foreign relations.
Canada History 1663-1713 (New France)
Canada Histoire 1663-1713 (Nouvelle-France)
Canada Histoire Jusqu'à 1763 (Nouvelle-France)
Québec (Province) Relations extérieures.
Canada
France
North America New France
Québec
Québec Montréal

Form/genre:

Commemorative publications.
History
Treaties

Added entries:

Back, Francis.
Viau, Roland, 1954- author.
Ireland, Pamela, translator
Canadian Museum of Civilization.
1701-2001, Corporation des fêtes du tricentenaire de la Grande Paix de Montréal.

Holdings:

Location: Library main canada 217610
Call No.: FC370 .B42 2001
Status: External loan