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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This critique analyzes the ongoing governance challenges in Lower Canada under British rule in the 19th century. The author examines the growing tensions between the French-speaking majority and the British-appointed Legislative Council. The book traces the historical roots of the conflict to the contrasting legal and cultural systems imposed by the British after their conquest of the region in 1763. It details the attempts by the House of Assembly, representing the French-speaking populace, to gain more control over governance and improve the lives of their constituents. The author argues that the resistance to these efforts by the Legislative Council, combined with the Colonial Office's consistent support for the existing regime, led to a breakdown in trust and the rise of anti-establishment sentiment. Through its detailed analysis, this book sheds light on the complexities of colonial rule and the inherent tensions between the desire for self-governance and the imposition of external authority. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282004040_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282004040
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282004040
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