Canada Under British Rule 1760-1900

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The book provides an in-depth analysis of Canada's evolution under British rule from 1760 to 1900, focusing on political, economic, and social dynamics. Bourinot meticulously examines significant events such as the Quebec Act of 1774 and the Constitutional Act of 1791, as well as the rebellions of 1837-1838. He highlights the relationships between the British Crown, colonial officials, and various Canadian communities, while also exploring economic changes like the fur trade, railway expansion, and industrialization that shaped the nation's development.