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The Speech of the Hon. John Rolph, M. P. P., Delivered on the Occasion of the Late Inquiry Into Charges of High Misdemeanors (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Rolph, John

 
9781527931138: The Speech of the Hon. John Rolph, M. P. P., Delivered on the Occasion of the Late Inquiry Into Charges of High Misdemeanors (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book presents an account of a trial that delves deep into the heart of provincial power and its alleged corruption during the 1836 election in Upper Canada. The author, an active participant in the events of the time, delivers a thorough examination of accusations against Lieutenant Governor Sir Francis Head and his government. The detailed account provides insight into the alleged executive interference with the sanctity of the democratic process. The author contends that by orchestrating a favorable electoral outcome, the government was effectively protecting its interests at the expense of the people's will. The book provides a valuable perspective on the struggle for democratic principles in the face of alleged governmental overreach, shedding light on the historical significance of this trial and its implications for the development of responsible government in Canada.

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