R. Douglas Francis

University textbook. Survey of Canadian history from first nations, first European contacts, New France, the Acadians, the European nations struggling to control the continent, the Conquest and its impact in Quebec, the impact of the American revolution, Upper Canada, rebellions, the union of the Canadas, the Maritime colonies, Newfoundland and the Northwest, and the Pacific Coast to the 1860s, and the path to confederation.

There is a second volume, "Destinies - Canadian History Since show more Confederation" by the same authors. Accompanied by "Readings in Canadian History" textbooks of source material. Modern interpretations of historical documents, inclusive of First Nations and Quebec points of view, the different regions of Canada, and including the common people's situation. An excellent reference, still valuable years later. show less

A textbook of historical source documents, to accompany the text "Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation". Some fascinating readings, an excellent resource.

A textbook of historical source documents, to accompany the text "Origins: Canadian History to Confederation". Some fascinating readings, an excellent resource.

Covers the Canadian Confederation in 1867, and how it spread across to the Pacific and north to the Arctic Oceans. The National Policy and construction of the CP Railroad. The resurgence of regionalism, rebellion in 1885, relations with the U.S. Immigration and western settlement after 1896. Politics and economics pre-1914, including urbanization and industrialization. Canada's experience in the First World War. Social reform and transitions in the 1920s. The Great Depression. Foreign policy show more in the 1920s and 30s. the Second World War. The boom years from 1945 to 1960. Aboriginal Canada and the North. Quebec since 1945. Post-war immigration and ethnicity. Economic development in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Politics since 1960, evolving Canadian society.
Continued from "Origins - Canadian History To Confederation" by the same authors. Accompanied by "Readings in Canadian History" textbooks of source material. Modern interpretations of historical documents, inclusive of First Nations and Quebec points of view, different regions of Canada, and including the common people's situation. An excellent reference, still valuable years later. show less