The Story of Confederation: With Postscript on Quebec Situation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. E. Gosnell

 
9780484635202: The Story of Confederation: With Postscript on Quebec Situation (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how Canada moved from loose colonies to a nation, and how Quebec’s future shaped that journey.

This nonfiction work surveys the Confederation era, tracing political battles, regional tensions, and the ideas that guided early Canadian policy. It includes a postscript that examines the Quebec situation, language and education debates, and the broader currents shaping national unity.

What you’ll experience:

  • A clear account of the forces pushing British Columbia toward or away from Confederation and the role of key editors and politicians.
  • Profiles of journalists and leaders who championed the union and helped move the debate forward.
  • Insight into economic strains, isolation, and the choices between annexation and federation.
  • Analysis of language, culture, and policy tensions that informed Canada’s evolving national identity.

Ideal for readers interested in Canadian history, federalism, and how language and regional interests shape national policy.

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