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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Red River Expedition, a military operation launched by the British Empire and the newly-formed Dominion of Canada in 1870. The author, who served as a staff officer during the expedition, provides a firsthand account of the complex political and logistical challenges faced by the forces. The book delves into the tensions that arose between the Canadian government and the inhabitants of the Red River Settlement, a community of MÃÂ tis and European settlers who resisted the transfer of the territory to Canadian control. The author explores the role of Louis Riel, the leader of the MÃÂ tis resistance, and the events that led to the execution of Thomas Scott, a loyalist to the British Crown. The book offers a nuanced and historically grounded analysis of the complexities of colonialism, resistance, and the shifting power dynamics in the North American West during the late 19th century. The author's detailed account provides a unique perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the Red River Expedition, highlighting the historical significance of this often-overlooked chapter in Canadian history. 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 9781332031320_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332031320
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332031320
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)