Robin Philpot

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A Conquest Foretold

A Conquest Foretold

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter explores the aftermath of the Treaty of Utrecht, exploring military and economic developments in Canada/Quebec during the 18th century. This chapter covers the 7 Years’ War, … ; 25 $2.50 Add
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A Coup by Any Other Name…

A Coup by Any Other Name…

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 5, Philpot discusses the article and later book The Genocide Fax by staff writer for The New Yorker Philip Gourevitch, who exposed a private fax that General Roméo Dallaire sent … 19 $1.90 Add
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A New Constitution in the Offing

A New Constitution in the Offing

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter looks at the aftermath of the Act of Union. Topics include the controversy of deciding Canada’s capital, the formulation of even more distinct English and French Canadian … ; 15 $1.50 Add
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A New People is Born

A New People is Born

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter explores the emergence of a new culture and identity in what is now Canada/Quebec. It touches on relations between Canada and Europe, and the process of Canadians becoming distinct … ; 8 $0.80 Add
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A New Society Comes to Life

A New Society Comes to Life

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter covers developments in post-WW2 Quebec in the areas of labour, culture, religion, politics, and economics. It covers developments in French Canadian nationalism. ; 25 $2.50 Add
A People's History of Quebec

A People’s History of Quebec

This lively guide to Quebec history tells the fascinating story of the settlement of the St. Lawrence River Valley over nearly 500 years. But it also tells of the Montreal and Quebec-based … ; 209 View
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A Province Unlike the Others

A Province Unlike the Others

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter looks at the aftermath of Confederation and its effects on Canada’s Francophone population, who faced systemic discriminations in many instances. It examines French Canadian … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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A Royal Colony

A Royal Colony

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter continues to explore Quebec’s early history, from 1663 on. It looks at tensions and interactions between the French, British, and Indigenous nations living in Nouvelle-France, … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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An Avatar of Colonial Europe

An Avatar of Colonial Europe

Collette Braeckman

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 12, Philpot reviews Colette Braeckman’s book “Rwanda, Histoire d’un genocide”, published immediately after the Rwandan war in October 1994. Philpot addresses … 8 $0.80 Add
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Appendix 1:

Appendix 1:

Interview with Captain Amadou Deme – “Shock and Awe” in Kigali, April 1994

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

Interview with Captain Amadou Deme “Shock and Awe” in Kigali, April 1994 10 $1.00 Add
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Appendix II:

Appendix II:

Human Rights Watch and Alison Des Forges VS Rwandan Delegation in New York, May 1994

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

Human Rights Watch and Alison Des Forges VS Rwandan Delegation in New York, May 1994 5 $0.50 Add
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Conclusion

Conclusion

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In the Conclusion, Philpot reiterates the need for another look at the war in Rwanda. Between 1990 and 1994 the Anglosphere and Europe effectively wrung all decision-making powers out of the … 10 $1.00 Add
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Former Enemies Forced to Live Together

Former Enemies Forced to Live Together

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter looks at the aftermath of the English conquest: French-English tensions in Quebec, policies and assimilation attempts, the Quebec Act, and various military and legal battles. ; 14 $1.40 Add
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From his Rwandan Home, Banished a Wand'rer Came

From his Rwandan Home, Banished a Wand’rer Came

From: Rwanda and the New Scramble for Africa

In Chapter 14, Philpot discusses his meeting with Jean-Paul Akayesu, the former burgomaster of Taba Commune and the first man in history to be convicted of genocide, rape, and other crimes … 16 $1.60 Add
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From One Showdown to Another

From One Showdown to Another

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter looks at the election of the Parti Quebecois in 1976 and the aftermath of this historic election. It covers language laws introduced, tensions between English and French Canada, the … ; 13 $1.30 Add
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Hard Slow Beginnings

Hard Slow Beginnings

From: A People's History of Quebec

This chapter explores Quebec’s early history, starting in 1534. It touches on key figures, tensions, and events in this early period. ; 11 $1.10 Add