The Canadian Rebellion Of 1837 (1896) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437324365)

""The Canadian Rebellion of 1837"" is a historical account of the uprising that took place in Upper and Lower Canada in 1837. Written by David Breakenridge Read and first published in 1896, the book provides a detailed analysis of the events leading up to the rebellion, the key players involved, and the aftermath of the conflict. Read begins by examining the political and economic conditions that existed in Upper and Lower Canada in the early 19th century, including the tensions between the French and English-speaking populations. He then goes on to describe the various rebellions that took place in both regions, including the Battle of Saint-Denis, the Battle of Saint-Charles, and the Battle of Montgomery's Tavern. Throughout the book, Read provides insight into the motivations of the rebels, as well as the responses of the British authorities. He also explores the role of key figures such as William Lyon Mackenzie, Louis-Joseph Papineau, and John Rolph in the rebellion. In addition to its historical content, ""The Canadian Rebellion of 1837"" also offers a critical analysis of the events it describes. Read evaluates the successes and failures of the rebellion, and considers its impact on Canadian society and politics in the years that followed. Overall, ""The Canadian Rebellion of 1837"" is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in Canadian history. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian politics, society, and culture, as well as those interested in the history of rebellion and revolution more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: David Breakenridge Read
ISBN-10: 1437324363
ISBN-13: 9781437324365
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/26/2008
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d