Bookbot

Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

Más información sobre el libro

The narrative delves into the monumental engineering feat of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which played a pivotal role in uniting British colonies from coast to coast. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, it explores the economic challenges faced by the Hudson's Bay Company and the ambitious political vision that drove the railway's construction. Bown highlights the struggles of Indigenous peoples, laborers, and the broader societal impacts, revealing a complex and often troubling history that reshaped Canada into a modern nation.

Publicación

Compra de libros

Dominion, Stephen R. Bown

Idioma
Publicado en
2023
product-detail.submit-box.info.binding
(Tapa dura)
Te avisaremos por correo electrónico en cuanto lo localicemos.

Métodos de pago

Nadie lo ha calificado todavía.Añadir reseña

Título
Dominion
Subtítulo
The Railway and the Rise of Canada
Idioma
Inglés
Publicado en
2023
Formato
Tapa dura
Páginas
416
ISBN13
9780385698726
Serie
Descripción
The narrative delves into the monumental engineering feat of the Canadian Pacific Railway, which played a pivotal role in uniting British colonies from coast to coast. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, it explores the economic challenges faced by the Hudson's Bay Company and the ambitious political vision that drove the railway's construction. Bown highlights the struggles of Indigenous peoples, laborers, and the broader societal impacts, revealing a complex and often troubling history that reshaped Canada into a modern nation.