Canadian History

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Brian Mulroney
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Brian Mulroney

From: The Prime Ministers

In this chapter, Stewart examines the premiership of Brian Mulroney, Canada’s eighteenth prime minister (1984–1993). 24 $2.40 Add
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Bricks (and Timber) in the Road to Capital Accumulation, 1795-1850

Bricks (and Timber) in the Road to Capital Accumulation, 1795-1850

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500-1890

This chapter takes a look at capital accumulation in Canada in the early nineteenth century through the development of resources such as lumber and mining and its impact of Indigenous populations … 11 $1.10 Add
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Bridging and Breaching Cold War Divides

Bridging and Breaching Cold War Divides

Transnational Peace Building, State Surveillance, and the Voice of Women

From: Worth Fighting For

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British Columbia
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British Columbia

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird traces British Columbia’s road-building history, from the Cariboo Wagon Road of the 1860s through the Big Bend Highway of the 1930s to the Trans-Canada … 12 $1.20 Add
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British Columbia Celebrates
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British Columbia Celebrates

From: Canada's Main Street

In this chapter, Baird examines the 1962 opening of British Columbia’s section of the Trans-Canada Highway, focusing on the rivalry between Premier W. A. C. Bennett and Prime Minister John … 5 $0.50 Add
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British North America, the American Revolution, and Land

British North America, the American Revolution, and Land

From: Colonialism and Capitalism: Canada’s Origins 1500-1890

This chapter takes a look at British rule in North America in the late eighteenth century, Mi’kmaq treaty negotiations, the impact of the westward movement of the Fur Trade on Indigenous … 14 $1.40 Add
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British North America to 1864

British North America to 1864

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes the legal and political factors in the emergence of the Canadian federation, covering the period from 1773 to 1864. 18 $1.80 Add
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Brotherhood
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Brotherhood

From: Seven Days in Halifax

In this chapter, Ashe describes the events of Day Three of Halifax’s 1970 "Encounter on Urban Environment," focusing on a session on Halifax Shipyards. He highlights the … 9 $0.90 Add
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Brothers! Fratelli! Irmãos!
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Brothers! Fratelli! Irmãos!

From: Militants, Mobsters and Mavericks

This chapter examines Toronto’s construction industry in the late 1960s. Fernandes traces how Local 183 workers—drawn from Irish, Italian, Portuguese, and Polish … 12 $1.20 Add
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Building a Surveillance State

Building a Surveillance State

From: A Communist for the RCMP

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Building the Unity Mosque

Building the Unity Mosque

From: Any Other Way

El-Farouk Khaki recounts the process of establishing a mosque in Toronto. 3 $0.30 Add
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Buller Men and Batty Bwoys:

Buller Men and Batty Bwoys:

Hidden Men in Toronto and Halifax Black Communities

From: In a Queer Country

In this essay, Wesley Crichlow considers the various dynamics of closeting for black gay men from two cities and from a number of ethnicities. It is an example of contemporary developments in … 21 $0.42 Add
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Burial Practices

Burial Practices

From: The Beothuk

This chapter discuses Beothuk burial practice using archaeological evidence and the accounts of outside observers. 5 $0.50 Add
Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

Burnley “Rocky” Jones (Autobiography)

Revolutionary

Born and raised in Truro, Nova Scotia, Burnley “Rocky” Jones is one of Canada’s most important figures of social justice. Often referred to as Canada’s Stokely Carmichael, Jones was tirelessly … ; 280 View
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Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony of 1761 and the Royal Proclamation of 1763

Burying of the Hatchet Ceremony of 1761 and the Royal Proclamation of 1763

From: We Were Not The Savages

Chapter 9 focuses on the burying of the hatchet ceremony of 1761, and the Royal Proclamation of 1763. 14 $1.40 Add
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Buyers, Plotters, and Spies
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Buyers, Plotters, and Spies

PART TWO: A HOUSE TORN ASUNDER

From: From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge

Chapter Eight focuses on the base of Confederate networks in Canada. Topics discussed include Jacob Thompson and Confederate spies, the movement of men, arms, and money through Canada, and … 18 $1.80 Add