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The Plains of Abraham

Benjamin West's painting is among the most famous historical paintings of all time, although as a historical record it is among the worst.
Although it contains numerous inaccuracies its depiction of heroic death on a foreign battlefield remains a powerful image (courtesy NGC/8007).
The battle of the Plains of Abraham has been described by James H. Marsh is editor in chief of The Canadian Encyclopedia as.
"...likely the greatest turning point in our history, has given rise to what historian C.P. Stacey called a "luxuriant crop of popular legends."
However much military history falls out of favour, that battle remains there in our imaginations, full of drama, tragedy and pathos .."
Recently, a small tempest in a mainstream media teacup was steeping itself in a controversy over what should be included in events to mark commemoration of this event