Canada under British rule 1760-1905
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Canada under British rule 1760-1905
（Cambridge historical series / edited by G.W. Prothero）
The University Press, 2013
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"First paperback edition"--T.p. verso
"First published in 1909, as the second edition of a 1900 original"--P. [4] of cover
Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
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 Regime 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.
Table of Contents
- Preface
- 1. The French regime (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.
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