A closer look at Canada’s early rulers, where church, crown, and law shaped a fragile balance of power.
Discover how clerical influence and colonial governance framed the nation’s origins in First Canadian Epoch.
In this volume, readers explore the long struggle between religious authority and political control in early Canada. It examines how bishops, archbishops, and their supporters asserted influence in councils and courts, and how royal authority contended with local prerogatives. The text also sets the stage for the broader conflict between state power, church prerogatives, and the rights of settlers in the colonies."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complexities of French colonial powers struggling over territories in North America, focusing mainly on the history of the Acadians. It delves into the feudal system and the colonization efforts led by powerful French noblemen, and how these efforts played out amid conflicts with the British. The author's examination of the different lordships and seigneuries that emerged provides insight into the social structure and the ambitions of those involved. The book also explores the impact of treaties and wars on the Acadian population, shedding light on their attempts to maintain neutrality and their eventual forced removal from their homeland. Through its meticulous research and analysis, this book enhances our understanding of the intricate power dynamics and human experiences that shaped North American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781390303629_0
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