Rassesses theories of transition and the social dynamics of white settlers' colonies. Using colonial Quebec under British rule as their case study, the authors

The first synthesis of the history of ideas over a century in Quebec.

Ferry examines a wide selection of voluntary societies - mechanics' institutes, mutual benefit organizations, agricultural associations, temperance societies, a

"In these two volumes, which replace the Reader's Guide to Canadian History, experts provide a select and critical guide to historical writing about pre- and po

Nineteenth-century Canada experienced two other revolutions apart from those of W.L. Mackenzie and Louis Riel: the transition to capitalism, and to responsible