History

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Title & Subtitle	Abstract	Contributors	Pages	Year	Purchase
Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces The contentious history of the Canadian federation	This book provides a history of Canadian federalism and describes the ongoing push and pull over power between Ottawa and the provinces. Ed Whitcomb offers an analysis of how the strengths and …		400		View
From Robert Ornelas, New York City, Lipan Apache / Ysleta del Sur Pueblo “A part of the soul sickness for me was being ashamed. . . . What we were being taught about Indians was so minimal and so negative.” From: How We Go Home View Fernwood Publishing	Robert Ornelas, who lives in New York City, and is of the Lipan Apache / Ysleta del Sur Pueblo, is a retired substance abuse counselor. He shares how he understood and felt about being native as …	Sara Sinclair	17	2020	$1.70 Add
From NEW! Rock ‘n’ Roll Revival in Toronto From: John Lennon, Yoko Ono, and the Year Canada Was Cool View James Lorimer and Company	This chapter investigates the rest of the summer of 1967 following the Montreal Bed-in. It discusses John and Yoko’s travels throughout Canada, the notable Canadians who they met and the …	Greg Marquis	46	2020	$4.60 Add
From Rocky Takes a Fall From: To Wawa with Love View James Lorimer and Company	Talks about the cold climate of the small town, the overcrowded elementary school due to a population boom, and the development of a budy system for going to the outhouse at school	Tom Douglas	8	2012	$0.80 Add
From NEW! Roland Michener From: The Governors General View Sutherland House	In this chapter, Fraser traces Roland Michener’s tenure as Governor General of Canada from 1967 to 1974.	John Fraser	11	2026	$1.10 Add
Roles of Resistance Game Plans for Teachers and Troublemakers Between The Lines	This book outlines lesson plans on how to fight the power with people power. The thirteen lesson plans in this book created by John-Henry Harter and Mark Leier can be used independently or …	John-Henry Harter; Mark Leier	136	2024	View
From NEW! Roman model From: Imperialism View Baraka Books	In this chapter, Saul traces the Roman Empire from its 753 BC founding in Latium through its Mediterranean dominance by 130 BC, its collapse in 476, and the Byzantine successor’s fall in 1453.	Samir Saul	6	2025	$0.60 Add
From Romantic Winter: The Season Sight From: Winter View House of Anansi Press	In this chapter, Gopnik traces how humanity’s relationship with winter evolved from classical mythology through to the modern era, highlighting figures like William Cowper, Caspar David …	Adam Gopnik	50	2011	$5.00 Add
From NEW! Roméo LeBlanc From: The Governors General View Sutherland House	In this chapter, Fraser traces Roméo-Adrien LeBlanc’s tenure as Governor General of Canada from 1994 to 1999, noting his distinction as the first Acadian in the role.	John Fraser	7	2026	$0.70 Add
From Roots of Canadian Cultural Policies From: Canadian Culture in a Globalized World View James Lorimer and Company	Brief history of Canadian cultural policy in the 20th century, background to the period from 1984 to 2019.	Garry Neil	18	2019	$1.80 Add
From Roots Run Deep From: Visionaries, Crusaders, and Firebrands View James Lorimer and Company	Examines the roots of the NDP party. Looks at J.D. Woodsworth and William Irvine’s role in the political landscape of their time. Specifically analyzes the Agrarian Revolt, early …	Lynn Gidluck	32	2012	$3.20 Add
From Rough Waters From: Three Funerals for my Father View Tidewater Press	This chapter is told from the author’s father’s perspective. He continues to plan his family’s escape.	Jolie Phuong Hoang	9	2021	$0.90 Add
From Route of Heros From: Any Other Way View Coach House Books	Keith Cole recalls his experiences as a sex worker in Torontos boystown.	Keith Cole	3	2017	$0.30 Add
From Royal Visit Stuart Hodgson and the Birth of the Modern Arctic From: Umingmak View Tidewater Press	Readings in Part Three of this title, entitled "Emperor of the North" discuss Hodgson’s growing power and influence in the communities of the Northwest Territories. Topics …	Jake Ootes	9	2020	$0.90 Add
From NEW! Royals From: Tracking the Caribou Queen View NeWest Press	The chapter reflects on the author’s memories of the queen’s visit to Yellowknife, thinking of oneself as the other, Margie’s relationship to Maryanne.	Margaret Macpherson	6	2022	$0.60 Add
From NEW! Royalty From: Inside the Montreal Mafia View ECW Press	This chapter explores Scoppa’s relationship with his family and more history of Montreal’s Italian mafia, including key events and figures.	Eric Thibault; Félix Séguin	11	2022	$1.10 Add