The Canadian Rebellion of 1837 is a historical account of the events leading up to and during the rebellion in Canada in 1837. The book, written by David Breakenridge Read in 1896, provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the rebellion, as well as the key players involved in the conflict. Read begins by discussing the political climate in Canada in the early 19th century, including the tensions between the French and English-speaking populations, and the growing ...
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The Canadian Rebellion of 1837 is a historical account of the events leading up to and during the rebellion in Canada in 1837. The book, written by David Breakenridge Read in 1896, provides a detailed analysis of the political, social, and economic factors that contributed to the rebellion, as well as the key players involved in the conflict. Read begins by discussing the political climate in Canada in the early 19th century, including the tensions between the French and English-speaking populations, and the growing discontent with the ruling government. He then delves into the economic conditions of the time, including the impact of the fur trade and the emerging industrialization of Canada. The book goes on to describe the events leading up to the rebellion, including the formation of the Patriote movement, the rise of William Lyon Mackenzie, and the failed attempts at reform through peaceful means. Read then details the outbreak of violence, including the battles at Saint-Denis and Saint-Charles, and the eventual defeat of the rebellion. Throughout the book, Read provides a balanced perspective on the rebellion, highlighting both the grievances of the rebels and the actions of the government in response. He also draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and newspaper articles, to provide a rich and nuanced account of this important moment in Canadian history. Overall, The Canadian Rebellion of 1837 is a comprehensive and engaging historical account that sheds light on a pivotal moment in Canada's past. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, politics, or social movements.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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