The Confederation Of The British North American Provinces: Their Past History And Future Prospects (1865) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104255176)

The Confederation Of The British North American Provinces: Their Past History And Future Prospects is a historical book written by Thomas Rawlings in 1865. The book provides a comprehensive account of the formation of the Canadian Confederation, which united the British North American colonies of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario into a single Dominion of Canada. Rawlings delves into the historical events that led to the formation of the Confederation, including the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Rebellions of 1837. He also discusses the political and economic factors that influenced the Confederation, such as the need for a unified defense against American aggression and the desire for free trade within the colonies.The book also explores the future prospects of the Confederation, including its potential for economic growth and political stability. Rawlings highlights the challenges that the newly formed Dominion of Canada would face, including the need to reconcile the cultural and linguistic differences between the French and English-speaking populations.Overall, The Confederation Of The British North American Provinces: Their Past History And Future Prospects is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in Canadian history and the formation of the Canadian Confederation.Including Also British Columbia And Hudson�������s Bay Territory.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: Thomas Rawlings
ISBN-10: 1104255170
ISBN-13: 9781104255176
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/02/2009
Pages: 268
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.56d