Raphin Cherrier Charles Laberge (1 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. Weaving together evidence of the motivations and consequences of political issues impacting the communities of both Upper and Lower Canada, this book places the events of the time within the broader historical context of the conflicts between the colonies and the British government. The author provides critical insight into the implications of the proposed Confederation of the British North American Provinces, and the struggle by the inhabitants of Lower Canada to preserve their language, culture, and political identity within a union they feared would marginalize them. The book's exploration of the historical background, key events, and debates surrounding the Confederation offer valuable insight into the complexities and challenges of preserving cultural identity and maintaining political autonomy within a larger political entity. 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.