Author: Goldwin SmithPublisher: Hunter, Rose ; London : Macmillan
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Canada and the Canadian Question
Author: Goldwin SmithPublisher: Hunter, Rose ; London : Macmillan
ISBN:
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Canada's Odyssey
Author: Peter H. RussellPublisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1487514484
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 544
Book Description
150 years after Confederation, Canada is known around the world for its social diversity and its commitment to principles of multiculturalism. But the road to contemporary Canada is a winding one, a story of division and conflict as well as union and accommodation. In Canada’s Odyssey, renowned scholar Peter H. Russell provides an expansive, accessible account of Canadian history from the pre-Confederation period to the present day. By focusing on what he calls the "three pillars" of English Canada, French Canada, and Aboriginal Canada, Russell advances an important view of our country as one founded on and informed by "incomplete conquests." It is the very incompleteness of these conquests that have made Canada what it is today, not just a multicultural society but a multinational one. Featuring the scope and vivid characterizations of an epic novel, Canada’s Odyssey is a magisterial work by an astute observer of Canadian politics and history, a perfect book to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
The Story of French
Author: Jean-Benoît NadeauPublisher: Macmillan + ORM
ISBN: 1429932406
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 597
Book Description
Why does everything sound better if it's said in French? That fascination is at the heart of The Story of French, the first history of one of the most beautiful languages in the world that was, at one time, the pre-eminent language of literature, science and diplomacy. In a captivating narrative that spans the ages, from Charlemagne to Cirque du Soleil, Jean-Benoît Nadeau and Julie Barlow unravel the mysteries of a language that has maintained its global influence despite the rise of English. As in any good story, The Story of French has spectacular failures, unexpected successes and bears traces of some of history's greatest figures: the tenacity of William the Conqueror, the staunchness of Cardinal Richelieu, and the endurance of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Through this colorful history, Nadeau and Barlow illustrate how French acquired its own peculiar culture, revealing how the culture of the language spread among francophones the world over and yet remains curiously centered in Paris. In fact, French is not only thriving—it still has a surprisingly strong influence on other languages. As lively as it is fascinating, The Story of French challenges long held assumptions about French and shows why it is still the world's other global language.
The Race Question in Canada
Author: André SiegfriedPublisher: London : E. Nash
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 360
Book Description
Watching Quebec
Author: Ramsay CookPublisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
ISBN: 9780773529199
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
Classic essays analysing the roots and growth of nationalism in Quebec.
The French-Canadian Idea of Confederation, 1864-1900
Author: A. I. SilverPublisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 9780802079282
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
This new edition of The French-Canadian Idea of Confederation, originally published in 1982, includes a new preface and conclusion that reflect upon the failure of biculturalism and Quebec's continuing struggle to define its place within Canada and the world.
French Canada
Author: Stanley Bréhaut RyersonPublisher: Progress Books
ISBN: 0919396364
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 134
Book Description
An Illustrated History of Quebec
Author: Peter GossagePublisher: Illustrated History of Canada
ISBN: 9780199009954
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Detailed chapters on modern Quebec evaluate the political turmoil of recent years, from constitutional wrangles, to the Oka crisis, to sovereignty discussions, and the debate about cultural accommodation. Quebec remains a "curious and fascinating political space," a beacon of French-language culture in North America, and an extraordinary nation within a nation.
The Canadian Question
Author: Gilbert Ainslie YoungPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Canada
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Essential Readings in Canadian Constitutional Politics
Author: Peter H. RussellPublisher: University of Toronto Press
ISBN: 1442603682
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 529
Book Description
Essential Readings in Canadian Constitutional Politics introduces students, scholars, and practitioners to classic authors and writings on the principles of the Canadian Constitution as well as to select contemporary material. To complement rather than duplicate the state of the field, it deals with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and with Canadian mega-constitutional politics in passing only, focusing instead on institutions, federalism, intergovernmental relations, bilingualism and binationalism, the judiciary, minority rights, and constitutional renewal. Many of the selections reverberate well beyond Canada's borders, making this volume an unrivalled resource for anyone interested in constitutional governance and democratic politics in diverse societies.