Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 442 g
Reihe: Cambridge Historical Series
Buch, Englisch, 368 Seiten, Format (B × H): 127 mm x 203 mm, Gewicht: 442 g
Reihe: Cambridge Historical Series
ISBN: 978-1-107-68222-1
Verlag: Cambridge University Press
First published in 1909, as the second edition of a 1900 original, this book forms part of the Cambridge Historical Series. It was written to provide a comprehensive review of the political, economic and social progress of the Canadian provinces. The text begins with chapters on the French Régime and British rule, before moving through to the evolution and establishment of the Canadian Confederation, and the relationship with the United States. The appendices section contains a comparison between the constitutions of the Canadian Dominion and the Australian Commonwealth, together with a detailed bibliography. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in historiography and perspectives on Canadian history.
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Preface; 1. The French régime (1534-1760); 2. Beginnings of British rule (1749-74); 3. The American revolution and the United Empire loyalists (1763-84); 4. Development of representative institutions (1784-1812); 5. The war of 1812-15; 6. The evolution of responsible government (1815-39); 7. A new era of colonial government (1839-67); 9. Confederation (1867-1909); 10. Canada's relations with the United States and her influence in imperial conflicts (1783-1909); Appendix A. Comparisons between constitutions of the Canadian dominion and Australian commonwealth; Appendix B. Bibliographical notes; Index.
