Britain and the Origins of Canadian Confederation, 1837-67.
- 1st ed.
- 1 online resource (403 pages)
Intro -- Contents -- Preface -- Map -- 1 British North America on the Eve of Confederation -- 2 Canadian Confederation and Historical Explanation -- 3 The Origins of British Support for Canadian Confederation -- 4 The British and their Perceptions -- 5 Motives and Expectations of The British -- 6 The Role of the British in the Launching of Confederation -- 7 The Role of the British in the Achievement of Confederation 1864-1867 -- Conclusion -- Note on Sources -- Abbreviations -- Notes and References -- Index -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- Y.
Ged Martin offers a sceptical review of claims that Confederation answered all the problems facing the provinces, and examines in detail British perceptions of Canada and ideas about its future.
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Constitutional history -- Canada. Canada -- History -- Confederation, 1867. Canada -- Politics and government -- 1841-1867. Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1837-1901.