• New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World

  • By: William Matthews
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New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World

By: William Matthews
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  • If you’re a history enthusiast seeking a podcast that masterfully intertwines compelling storytelling with meticulous scholarship, look no further than New York, Quebec, and The Water Route to the Center of the World. This narrative history series, hosted by William Matthews, delves into the pivotal conflicts over the waterways connecting New York and Quebec from 1754 to 1815, encompassing the French & Indian War, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812.
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Episodes
  • Bonus Episode 3 "Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and The Longhouse Part Tekeni

    Bonus Episode 3 "Colonial New York: Land of the Patroon and The Longhouse Part Tekeni
    May 2 2025
    We will explore the origins of the Iroquois peoples, the founding of the League and their geopolitical development until 1666. Book Recommendations: “The Edge of The Woods” by Jon Parmenter & “Creation and Confederation” by Darren Bonaparte
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    22 mins
  • May 2, 2025

    May 2, 2025
    May 2 2025

    Enjoy my special Bonus Episode to mark the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's epic ride and learn about some fleeting connections to the New York area. I finish with a rendition of the famous Longfellow poem!
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    13 mins
  • Episode Five "La guerre de la Conquête: The Fall of Nouvelle France"

    Episode Five "La guerre de la Conquête: The Fall of Nouvelle France"
    Apr 11 2025

    In the final episode of Season One, relive the climatic struggle and the fall of Nouvelle France in reverse, where Sainte-Foy is a great example of the saying "History doesn't repeat, but it certainly rhymes."


    Recommend Readings:

    Stephen Brumwell "Paths of Glory"

    Christian Crouch "Nobility Lost”

    Peter Macleod “Backs to The Wall”

    Francis Parkman "Montcalm and Wolfe"
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    24 mins

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