World War I
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Title & Subtitle | Abstract | Contributors | Pages | Year | Purchase |
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From A Province Unlike the Others |
This chapter looks at the aftermath of Confederation and its effects on Canada’s Francophone population, who faced systemic discriminations in many instances. It examines French Canadian … | Jacques Lacoursière; Robin Philpot | 20 | 2002 | $2.00 Add |
From Bourgeoisie, Aristocracy, Church, and Socialists Confront War and Revolution |
Of an apparently unavoidable Great War, the industrial bourgeoisie expects considerable economic advantages. But the other pillars of the elite, the nobility and the church, also entertain high … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 14 | 2016 | $1.40 Add |
From Canada to China: The Missionaries |
A short history of Canadian Christian missionaries to China and the role they played in the CLC. (Chapter includes three photographs) | Dan Black | 22 | 2019 | $2.20 Add |
From Life and Death on a Hospital ShipThe Risks and the Rules From: Asleep in the Deep |
In late March 1918, Anna Samers was transferred to the hospital ship Llandovery Castle which traveled between England and Halifax. This last assignment brought her to the attention of the world. … | Dianne Kelly | 30 | 2021 | $3.00 Add |
From The First World War and the Twenties, 1911–1929 |
Describes Ottawa’s efforts to supersede provincial powers especially concerning natural resources from 1911-1929. | Ed Whitcomb | 17 | 2017 | $1.70 Add |
From Canada to China: Missionaries Accomplished |
The story of James Menzies, a Christian missionary in China, and his decision to work with the men from the CLC. (Chapter includes one photograph) | Dan Black | 24 | 2019 | $2.40 Add |
From Fear and Tensions in the Belle Époque |
Early 1900s. The elite is convinced that the revolutionary danger is increasing rapidly, and also feels threatened by the revolutionary plans of ethnic minorities, by the designs of feminists, … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 13 | 2016 | $1.30 Add |
From Honouring and RememberingFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
The sinking of the hospital ship Llandovery Castle captured the popular imagination for its wanton cruelty, drama, and the number of non-combatant deaths. Anna Stamers’ memorial service in … | Dianne Kelly | 21 | 2021 | $2.10 Add |
From The Titans at the AdmiraltyFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines the return of Jack Fisher to the Admiralty and his work with Winston Churchill to further the war effort during 1914-1915. He focuses on Coronel and the Falklands, … | Barry Gough | 57 | 2017 | $5.70 Add |
From Canada to China: Getting to Know Weihaiwei |
Stationed at the Weihaiwei recruiting depot, Livingstone spends much of his time exploring the region. (Chapter includes three photographs) | Dan Black | 22 | 2019 | $2.20 Add |
From Coolness, Courage, and SkillFrom: Asleep in the Deep |
This chapter summarizes the experience of Canadian nurses through the details of one woman’s service. Anna Stamers’ and other’s endurance and courage is described. | Dianne Kelly | 6 | 2021 | $0.60 Add |
From Reactionary and Bellicose Policies |
Early 1900s. The tension becomes unbearable, and the elite becomes more and more convinced that only war is the definitive solution of the social problem — and of many other problems. There … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 24 | 2016 | $2.40 Add |
From Troubles at the AdmiraltyFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough provides a thorough examination of Winston Churchill’s and Jack Fisher’s troubles at the Admiralty in 1915 as they relate to the Dardanelles and the … | Barry Gough | 49 | 2017 | $4.90 Add |
From August 1914Enthusiasm and Resignation (1) |
1914. The assassination in Sarajevo — basically a rather unimportant event — does not constitute a genuine casus belli. But it provides the elite with the pretext it needs to unleash … | Jacques R. Pauwels | 18 | 2016 | $1.80 Add |
From China to Canada: Examinations and Inoculations |
The chapter outlines the health and physical requirements CLC recruits had to meet in order to join the corps. (Chapter includes four photographs) | Dan Black | 21 | 2019 | $2.10 Add |
From The Titans Exit the AdmiraltyFrom: Churchill and Fisher |
Historian Barry Gough examines the year 1915 focusing on Winston Churchill’s and Jack Fisher’s disagreements coming to a breaking point that see Fisher resign from the Admiralty and … | Barry Gough | 45 | 2017 | $4.50 Add |