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The Fenian Threat

The Fenian Threat

From: Gunboats on the Great Lakes 1866-68

Details the rise of the Fenians, their goals, and their invasion of Canada in the 1860s. 19 $1.90 Add
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The Fight Against Inequality
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The Fight Against Inequality

From: The Fire and the Ashes

In this chapter, Jackson writes about the Great Recession of 2008-2009, and suggests that the functioning of democracies relies on economic and social equality. The best way to achieve this … 5 $0.50 Add
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The Financier

The Financier

From: Merchant Princes

1897-1901. Examines some of John F Stair’s work as a financier with focus paid to manufacturing, industrial endeavors, and shipbuilding 26 $2.60 Add
The Fire and the Ashes
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The Fire and the Ashes

Rekindling Democratic Socialism

In The Fire and the Ashes, long-time union economist and policy analyst Andrew Jackson looks back on a fascinating career in the labour movement, the NDP, and left politics, combining keen … 180 View
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The Fire This Time
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The Fire This Time

From: Vancouver Vice

This chapter focuses on the activities of "hustlers," the often-underage male sex workers in the West End. 14 $1.40 Add
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire
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The First Decade of Mobutu’s Zaire

1965–1975

From: Postcards from Congo

The chapter explores the first decade of Mobutu’s rule over Zaire (formerly Congo) from 1965 to 1975. 10 $1.00 Add
The First Jews in North America

The First Jews in North America

The Extraordinary Story of the Hart Family, 1760-1860

“Vaugeois’s fascinating account, amply illustrated by archival documents, is a valuable contribution to the history of Quebec, Canada and minority-majority relations.” The … ; 380 View
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The First Peaceful Transition
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The First Peaceful Transition

2019–2021

From: Postcards from Congo

The final chapter follows the Congo in recent years as it adjusts to new political realities and the evolving pandemics. 10 $1.00 Add
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The First Real Holy War

The First Real Holy War

From: Patriots, Traitors and Empires

In the conclusion, The First Real Holy War Gowans reflects on the long struggle for freedom and the future of colonized states across the world. 3 $0.30 Add
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Towel Service

Towel Service

From: Any Other Way

Monica Noy recalls how she met her future wife. 1 $0.10 Add
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The First Trudeau Regime, 1968–1979

The First Trudeau Regime, 1968–1979

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Discusses the effect of Pierre Elliott Trudeau on the federation including constitutional battles of the 1970s, the natural resource battle of Ottawa vs. the West, and the rebalancing of powers … 27 $2.70 Add
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The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929

The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929

From: Rivals for Power: Ottawa and the Provinces

Describes Ottawa’s efforts to supersede provincial powers especially concerning natural resources from 1911-1929. 17 $1.70 Add
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The First Year

The First Year

(1918)

From: Rebuilding Halifax

Chapter 2 discusses the actions of the Halifax Relief Commission in the first year after the explosion. 28 $2.80 Add
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The Fix
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The Fix

From: Vancouver Vice

In this chapter, Chapman explores an apparent suicide that may have been linked to Wayne Harris. 12 $1.20 Add
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The Forces Regroup

The Forces Regroup

From: Gay Marriage

looks at the opposition to same-sex marriage’s response to the Ottawa decision and how they continued to fight it ; ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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The Forward City
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The Forward City

Section 3: Jacobs’ Spectrum of Economic Regions

From: Cities Matter

Chapter 7 Economic literature now uses the term Jacobs’ agglomeration, and the term “forward city” is original to this text. The chapter describes “Jacobs … 6 $0.60 Add