Continental Unity (Classic Reprint): An Address, Delivered in Music Hall, Boston, by Invitation of Prominent Citizens, December 13, 1888 - Couverture souple

Murray, William Henry Harrison

 
9781334284519: Continental Unity (Classic Reprint): An Address, Delivered in Music Hall, Boston, by Invitation of Prominent Citizens, December 13, 1888

Synopsis

Fresh, provocative look at North American unity and borders. This edition analyzes the case for or against closer ties between the United States and Canada, framing the stakes in geography, economics, and national identity. It argues that meaningful union would require political integration, not just trade perks, and challenges common myths about English sentiment and colonial history.

The text presents a clear, reasoned exploration of how isolation from the continental center has shaped Canada’s development, then contends with the idea that annexation could be inevitable or desirable. It uses historical examples and demographic facts to test what a united continent could mean for liberty, growth, and policy.

- Understands how geography, debt, and population shape national choices.
- Examines English-French and immigrant dynamics in Canada and their impact on unity.
- Debates economic links like reciprocity and their effect on political futures.
- Considers how public opinion and policy interact in shaping continental relations.

Ideal for readers of historical essays on North American politics, geography, and national identity.

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9780483327559: Continental Unity: An Address, Delivered in Music Hall, Boston, by Invitation of Prominent Citizens, December 13, 1888 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0483327557 ISBN 13 :  9780483327559
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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