Montreal, Quebec
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From  Ville-Marie (1642-1665)From: The History of Montréal |
This chapter looks at the founding of Ville-Marie, the context surrounding its settlement by Europeans, and its history throughout the 17th century. | Paul-André Linteau | 11 | 2013 | $1.10 Add |
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From  Confederate Montreal 1861-1865 |
In the years 1861-1865, and indeed for some time following the Civil War, hundreds of Confederate exiles, soldiers, blockade runners, and agents flocked to Montreal. They formed a distinct … | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 48 | 2017 | $4.80 Add |
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From  Laboratory at WarFrom: Montreal and the Bomb |
This chapter continues to trace the history of this project, looking at key figures such as Bertrand Goldschmidt and the Quebec Conference, among other topics. | Gilles Sabourin | 32 | 2021 | $3.20 Add |
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From  Technical ProwessFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec’s impressive technical systems. It discusses the laboratory in Varennes (part of the campus of the Hydro-Quebec’s research institute – … | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 18 | 2019 | $1.80 Add |
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From  NEW! The Dilemma |
Félix Séguin continues to recount his relationship with Scoppa, giving insights into Scoppa’s character. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 11 | 2022 | $1.10 Add |
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From  NEW! The Great Jewish Migration, 1900–1919 |
This chapter examines early Eastern European and Jewish immigration to Quebec (and specifically Montreal), the reasons why Jewish immigrants to Canada were concentrated in Montreal, … | Pierre Anctil | 49 | 2021 | $4.90 Add |
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From The Heart of an EmpireFrom: The History of Montréal |
For close to a century, Montreal was the beating heart of a commercial and political empire that covered a large portion of North America. This chapter explores this aspect of Montreal’s … | Paul-André Linteau | 10 | 2013 | $1.00 Add |
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From NEW! "The Broom" |
This chapter delves into Scoppa’s story and history in Italy and Montreal. His career in organized crime is explored. | Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin | 15 | 2022 | $1.50 Add |
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From A Small French Town (1665-1760)From: The History of Montréal |
After our brief look at the fur trade and French expansion in North America, time now to return to the town and its development. Montreal’s political and administrative reorganization from … | Paul-André Linteau | 12 | 2013 | $1.20 Add |
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From Confederate Couriers |
This chapter further explores Confederate presence in Montreal, exploring key figures and activities as seen through the perspective/lens of Confederate courier Josephine Brown … | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 27 | 2017 | $2.70 Add |
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From New Era for the LaboratoryFrom: Montreal and the Bomb |
This chapter outlines the evolution of the project, touching on The MAUD Committee, Lew Kowarski’s work on the project, The ZEEP design, chemicals experimentation, the De Gaulle meeting, … | Gilles Sabourin | 41 | 2021 | $4.10 Add |
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From The Electric RevolutionFrom: Charging Ahead |
This chapter situates Hydro-Quebec and its impressive system and evolution in the context of the global electricity industry. It delves more into the history of H-Q and Quebec politics. | Jean-Benoît Nadeau; Julie Barlow | 18 | 2019 | $1.80 Add |
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From NEW! The Interwar Years, 1919–1939 |
This chapter focuses on the Interwar Years, examining the political climate of the Jewish communities in Montreal, Jews and the USSR, Montreal Jews and Zionism, relations and tensions with … | Pierre Anctil | 57 | 2021 | $5.70 Add |
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From A Den of EspionageFrom: Montreal and the Bomb |
This chapter explores espionage networks in Canada and this nuclear project. It touches upon the stories of key figures such as Igor Sergeyevich Gouzenko, Alan Nunn May, and Bruno Pontecorvo, as … | Gilles Sabourin | 36 | 2021 | $3.60 Add |
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From American Power Comes to Montreal |
This chapter explores the reasons for and impact of a host of important American politicians, radical abolitionists, bankers, newspaper editors, treasury agents, arms manufacturers, and Federal … | Barry Sheehy; Cindy Wallace | 19 | 2017 | $1.90 Add |
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From Conquered (1760-1800)From: The History of Montréal |
This chapter explores the aftermath of the Conquest of 1760, and the experiences of various groups in Montreal. For the people of French origin living in Canada, the Conquest of 1760 had major … | Paul-André Linteau | 9 | 2013 | $0.90 Add |
