For years, the conflict between Britain and France was always on the verge of war. Walter Borneman retells the history of the events that decided the fate of North America. In his book, The French and Indian War: Deciding the Fate of North America, Borneman does recognize that this topic has been discussed and greatly studied by Fred Anderson’s Crucible of War. Borneman explains the military side of the French and Indian War, and the major battles that caused large turning points in the war. His main argument focuses on how the aftermath of the war affected the outcome of the American Revolution. Borneman does a remarkable job writing for the everyday reader which is something students constantly look for in a book and he delivers that impeccably. …show more content…
He explains how borders began to feel shaky and nations wanted to expand their lands. Both Britain and France wanted to acquire land in the Ohio River Valley, and both had two different means of obtaining it. Borneman praises Britain on their clever endeavor to begin new settlements in Ohio. These new settlements sent a message to France, proclaiming their rights to the land. France took a different approach. According to Borneman, France began building forts surrounding the desired area they wished to control. However, this claim on the land did little to help France secure it. Borneman discusses how many thought the dispute between Britain and France would be short with a victorious Britain, however French forces put up a much larger fight than many believed was possible. The author compares the French and Indian War to World War