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Bombs and Barbed Wire
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Bombs and Barbed Wire

Stories of Acadian Airmen and Prisoners of War, 1939-1945

Little has been written about the Acadians who served in Canada’s armed forces during the Second World War. In fact, the prevailing notion suggested that Acadians refused to support the war … 204 View
Bottoms Up
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Bottoms Up

A History of Alcohol in Newfoundland and Labrador

In 1617, Lord Falkland’s colonists in Newfoundland were instructed to bring, among other things, 20 barrels of caske (ale), 90 bushels of malt, a malt mill, 4500 pounds of hops, 1 firkin of … 272 View
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Building Schools for Girls

Building Schools for Girls

From: What We Talk About When We Talk About War

This chapter discusses Canada’s involvement in the "War on Terror" and the rise of nationalism and militarism that it has inspired. The Canadian government and media’s role … 50 $5.00 Add
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Byungjin

Byungjin

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

Chapter fourteen, Byungjin focuses on North Korea’s Nuclear program. 21 $2.10 Add
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Canada wages war on Libya
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Canada wages war on Libya

From: Targeting Libya

This chapter details how as NATO’s war escalated, SNC-Lavalin scrambled to rescue its Libya deals while Canada became a leading participant in a bombing campaign that sidelined African … 31 $3.10 Add
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Canada West Attacked

Canada West Attacked

From: Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

Describes the Fenian attack on Canada West in 1866 19 $1.90 Add
Canada's Bastions of Empire

Canada’s Bastions of Empire

Halifax, Victoria and the Royal Navy 1749-1918

This book offers a fresh perspective on North American history, and the key role played by Halifax and Victoria in ensuring that Canada emerged as an independent country in the 20th century. … 280 View
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Canada's "international responsibility"
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Canada’s "international responsibility"

From: Targeting Libya

The chapter traces how Canadian capital and engineering firms like SNC and Lavalin became tools of Ottawa’s anti-communist foreign policy during the Cold War, while Western powers tightened … 12 $1.20 Add
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Canada's War on Terror

Canada’s War on Terror

From: Canada in the World

Afghanistan: Canada’s Longest War – “They Don’t Deserve Our Help” – “What the Afghans Need Is Colonizing” – Canada in the War on Terror … 54 $5.40 Add
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Casualties
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Casualties

From: War Among the Clouds

Wilson shares the casualties suffered by New Brunswick airmen that resulted from flying accidents or combat. 26 $2.60 Add
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Chapter 1

Chapter 1

Early Days

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores New Brunswick’s early history, and the importance of the sea and ships in this history. It discusses early European settlements, tensions and battles on both land and … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Chapter 1

The Labyrinth

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow explores the complex bureaucratic, financial, and military apparatus that governed the British Empire’s operations overseas. 9 $0.90 Add
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Chapter 2

Chapter 2

New Brunswick at War, 1812-1814

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter explores New Brunswick’s role in the war of 1812, looking at the actions of privateers, flottilas, significant ships and figures, and the defense of the Bay of Fundy during the … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Chapter 2

The Rise and Fall of the Royal Newfoundland Companies

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the factors that events that led to the formation of the Royal Newfoundland companies, as well as what led to their eventual decline and disbanding. 15 $1.50 Add
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Chapter 3

Chapter 3

Navies and the New Dominion

From: New Brunswick and the Navy

This chapter examines the history of New Brunswick’s naval fleet after the establishment of the Dominion of Canada in 1867; topics include significant ships (ie. Charybdis), the importance … ; 17 $1.70 Add
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Chapter 3

The Scum of the Earth

From: The Invisibles

In this chapter, Candow describes the lived experiences of enlisted men in the Royal Newfoundland Companies, including their pay, food, living conditions and social lives. 36 $3.60 Add