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The English conquer Quebec (13th September 1759)
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The English conquer Quebec (13th September 1759)
The English conquer Quebec (13th September 1759). Engraving. CANADA. Toronto. Royal Ontario Museum (ROM)
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This engraving captures the pivotal moment in Canadian history when the English forces, led by General James Wolfe, conquered Quebec on September 13, 1759. The scene unfolds on a crisp autumn day in Quebec City, with the English soldiers, dressed in red coats and bearing muskets, triumphantly advancing towards the city walls. The defeated French soldiers and civilians, clad in blue and white, can be seen surrendering and raising their hands in the foreground. The English flag flies proudly above the city, signaling the end of French rule in Canada. This powerful image, created in the 19th century, is now part of the vast collection of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Toronto, Canada. The museum's extensive holdings of historical artifacts, including this engraving, provide valuable insights into Canada's rich and complex past. The meticulously detailed engraving, with its vibrant colors and dynamic composition, invites viewers to imagine the excitement and drama of the battle that shaped the destiny of a nation.
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