The Winning of Popular Government by Archibald MacMechan

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Author MacMechan, Archibald, 1862-1933
LoC No. 16021429
Title The Winning of Popular Government
A Chronicle of the Union of 1841
Credits Produced by Al Haines
Summary "The Winning of Popular Government" by Archibald MacMechan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work chronicles the political tumult and evolution of governance in Canada during the critical period leading to the Union of 1841. The book discusses the rebellions of 1837 alongside significant political figures like Lord Durham and Poulett Thomson, illustrating their roles in shaping modern Canadian governance and the struggle for popular representation. The opening portion of the narrative introduces the political climate of Canada just before its unification, marked by civil unrest and conflict stemming from previous rebellions. It portrays the dramatic backdrop of politics during the mid-19th century, highlighting the eventual appointment of Lord Durham as the High Commissioner to address the various crises. The text recounts how Durham swiftly acted to establish new governing councils and sought to mend the fractured political landscape, laying the groundwork for significant reforms that would lead to a united Canadian government. This introduction sets the stage for the dramatic developments and political intricacies that follow in this chronicle of Canadian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F1001: North America local history: Canada
Subject Canada -- History -- 1841-1867
Category Text
EBook-No. 30470
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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