John Bourinot
Cambridge University Press
e druk, 2013
9781107682221
Canada under British Rule 1760–1905
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Paperback, 368 blz.
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Engels
Cambridge University Press |
e druk, 2013
ISBN13: 9781107682221
Rubricering
Onderdeel van serie
Cambridge Historical
Levertijd ongeveer 8 werkdagen
Samenvatting
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.
Specificaties
ISBN13:9781107682221
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:Paperback
Aantal pagina's:368
Uitgever:Cambridge University Press
Serie:Cambridge Historical
Inhoudsopgave
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); 8. The evolution of confederation; 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.