Quebec

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9. In Persuit of the Seducer

From: Jeannie's Demise

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A Modern City Emerges (1945-1960)

From: The History of Montréal

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The postwar period was a boom time for Montreal in terms of the city’s population, economy, and size. The period was spent making up for lost time, after the hardships of depression and … 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 10

The Agonizing Steps to Freedom

From: Quebec in Question

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A fascinating brief history of events in Quebec in 1970, including a full account of FLQ kidnappings, its manifesto, the reaction of federal and provincial authorities, and the imposition of the … 42 $4.20 Add
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From One Showdown to Another

From: A People's History of Quebec

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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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Moses Hart: Reformist or Agitator?

From: The First Jews in North America

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On Moses Hart, the legal system, and his attitudes towards justice. 24 $2.40 Add
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Of Motors and Batteries

From: Charging Ahead

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This chapter highlights some of H-Q’s commercial exploits as well as Karim Zaghib’s work and impacts on Hydro-Quebec. ; 13 $1.30 Add
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St Albans Raid

From: Montreal, City of Secrets

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This chapter looks at the St. Albans Raid, which resulted in the most northerly engagement of the Civil War. ; 11 $1.10 Add
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St. Laurent and Diefenbaker, 1948–1963

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

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Discusses the development of federal-provincial relations during the period of Louis St. Laurent and John Diefenbaker including the emergence of shared-cost programs and Quebec’s growing … 25 $2.50 Add
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They Came from L’Islet

SECTION TWO - The other side of the cotton

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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A large segment of Brunswick’s Franco-Americans came from the town of L’Islet; this chapter looks at the context surrounding this group’s emigration to New England. 8 $0.80 Add
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Under the Shield of the Law

From: In Defiance

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Injunctions and legal manoeuvers to stop the strike. Students ignore court decisions. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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10. Accessory After The Fact

From: Jeannie's Demise

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All for What?

From: In Defiance

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Chapter 11

Quebec in Transition

From: Quebec in Question

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An account of climate of opinion in Quebec in the late 1970s, and changing social and political attitudes as Quebec emerges out of a colonial mentality. 8 $0.80 Add
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Fireworks (1960-1976)

From: The History of Montréal

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This chapter covers important developments during the 60s in Montreal, including in the realms of language, culture, politics, and gender rights. The Swinging Sixties were a particularly lively … 14 $1.40 Add
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Franco-Americans and Americanism

SECTION THREE - The reception of franco-americans

From: A Distinct Alien Race

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This chapter looks at Anglo-Protestant culture in the U.S. and the culture of Franco-Americans, and the tensions that emerged as Franco-Americans denied assimilation. The author argues that the … 19 $1.90 Add
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Hydro World

From: Charging Ahead

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This chapter explores Hydro-Quebec and international energy circles, and the work of Hydro-Quebec International (HQI). ; 10 $1.00 Add