World War I

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Canada to China: Starting Out

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

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An account of Harry Livingstone’s initial train journey across Canada in 1917 and those CLC men moving West. (Chapter includes four photographs) 20 $2.00 Add
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Conclusion

From: The Bitter Harvest of War

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Fisher’s Fall

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines the Fisher-Beresford feud (1909-1911) and the Imperial Defense Inquiry as they relate to Fisher’s resignation from his position in the Admiralty then provides … 17 $1.70 Add
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Great Wars and National Nativity

From: Canada in the World

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Canada at the Fin de Siècle – Canadian Imperialism – The South African War – Imperialism and the Great War – Canada’s Great War – Vimyism 31 $3.10 Add
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Nationalism and "Social Imperialism"

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

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As antidote against socialist internationalism, the elite stimulates nationalism. “Social imperialism” à la Cecil Rhodes simultaneously serves as a safety valve that reduces … 18 $1.80 Add
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Nursing in the Canadian Army Medical Corps

Moore Baracks

From: Asleep in the Deep

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Although Anna Stamers left no personal account or letters escribing her work, war diaries, records of service, newspaper reports, and letters and diaries of other nursing sisters give form and … 18 $1.80 Add
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Canada to China: Overland, but Under Guard

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

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The chapter explores how both Canadian and Chinese men passed their time on the train journey westward, and the security protocols adopted to ensure CLC conscripts did not desert. (Chapter … 11 $1.10 Add
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Conclusion

From: Material Traces of War

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In the conclusion, the authors explore the return to "normalcy" after the end of war. For the women in this book, the return to normalcy was a mixed bag. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Nietzsche and Social Darwinism

Ode to War

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

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The process of democratization seems to be irresistible and, with the rise of the “masses,” the elite, besieged and increasingly pessimistic, seeks remedies in Social- Darwinist … 22 $2.20 Add
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Service in France at No. 1 Canadian General Hospital

From: Asleep in the Deep

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Anna Stamers was transfered to France in 1916. Hospitals in France were set up to receive all incoming wounded from the Allied forces, as well as civilians and prisoners of war. Horrible … 32 $3.20 Add
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The Most Glittering Post

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines Winston Churchill’s early career (1909-1912) as well as his personal life during this period. He focuses on his work at the Home Office, his relationship with … 26 $2.60 Add
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Canada to China: Crossing to Asia

From: Harry Livingstone's Forgotten Men

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Livingstone’s journey to China on the CPR ship, Empress of Japan. (Chapter includes two photographs) 20 $2.00 Add
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Imperialist Friends and Foes on the Road to a Great War

From: The Great Class War 1914-1918

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The imperialist rivalries heat up as a result of the rapidly increasing importance of new raw materials such as rubber and oil. War becomes more and more likely and ultimately inevitable. The … 21 $2.10 Add
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On the Move

England, Canada, and England Again

From: Asleep in the Deep

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Anna Stamers left No. 1 CGH on May 21, 1917, after fifteen months of continuous service in France. Anna was granted a 17 day leave and returns to Canada where, due to poor health, she was granted … 20 $2.00 Add
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Preparing for War

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough examines the preperations for war made by Winston Churchill and Jack Fisher (1911-1914) including the naval officers involved, the role of oil, the Mediterranean naval … 41 $4.10 Add
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‘Commence Hostilities against Germany’

From: Churchill and Fisher

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Historian Barry Gough provides a close examination of the first year of the First World War (1914) with emphasis on Winston Churchill’s contributions. He focuses on the decision to go to … 71 $7.10 Add