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History of the Jews in Quebec

The presence of Jews in Quebec dates back four centuries. Quebec Jewry, in Montreal in particular, has evolved over time, thanks to successive waves of migration from different regions of the … 490 View
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Inside the Montreal Mafia

The Confessions of Andrew Scoppa

A groundbreaking, exclusive inside look at the North American Mafia and the Rizzuto family. For the first time in Canadian history, a high-ranking Mafioso agreed to break the code of omertà by … ; 240 View

Montreal and the Bomb

WINNER OF THE HUBERT REEVES 2021 AWARD FOR SCIENCE COMMUNICATORS This one is a story peopled by leading figures of modern nuclear physics, bold chemists, and scientists accused of spying. The one … 208 View

Montreal, City of Secrets

Confederate Operations in Montreal During the American Civil War

“Barry Sheehy lays out the case for the involvement of the Confederates in a concise and convincing manner showing once and for all that Booth could not have carried out his plot without … ; 300 View

The History of Montréal

The Story of a Great North American City

Montreal is one of those unique cities at the crossroads of history. Paul-André Linteau’s The History of Montréal provides essential background for both Montrealers and all those … 206 View
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Hochelaga

From: The History of Montréal

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This chapter looks at the early history of the island of Montreal and its colonization by the French. It looks at the Iroquoian/Indigenous and French perspective on this history. 9 $0.90 Add
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Introduction

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The introduction lays out the contents of the book and outlines some key topics and concerns in regards to Jewish history in Quebec. 8 $0.80 Add
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Introduction

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Introduction

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A peek into the diaries of William Lyon Mackenzie King and his thoughts on the atomic bomb. 2 $0.20 Add
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The Future of Electricity

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Prologue

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The authors discuss the motivation behind this book and their personal experiences getting involved in this case. ; 4 $0.40 Add
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"Are You Impressed?"

From: Inside the Montreal Mafia

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The authors discuss their history with Andrew Scoppa and their interest in and knowledge of organized crime. Félix Séguin recounts his first meeting with Scoppa. ; 8 $0.80 Add
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A Tour de Force

From: Charging Ahead

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This chapter explores just how impressive Hydro-Quebec and its services are, considering H-Q have one of the biggest power systems on the continent with the "most reliable service." The … ; 20 $2.00 Add
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Forerunners and Founders, 1627–1900

From: History of the Jews in Quebec

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This chapter outlines the context for the emergence of a Jewish presence in Quebec; it examines where the Jewish population in Quebec came from, their integration, and the challenge of … 52 $5.20 Add
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Montreal and the Confederacy

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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This chapter looks at links between Montreal and the Confederacy, exploring how Montreal became a hub of Confederate Secret Service activity during the American Civil War and touching on … ; 12 $1.20 Add
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Origins of the Laboratory

From: Montreal and the Bomb

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This chapter explores the early days for the British-led project to develop an atomic bomb in a Montreal laboratory, looking at key figures in the project’s foundation and management such … 38 $3.80 Add