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Canada and Its Provinces: A History of the Canadian People and Their Institutions (23 vols, Toronto, 1913-17), ed Adam SHORTT and Arthur G. DOUGHTY, was written by "one hundred associates." Canada and Its Provinces was the most comprehensive study of Canadian historical and political development to appear before WWI. The first 6 of its 12 sections deal with Canada's evolution into a Dominion, the next 5 trace the history of the provinces and regions, and the last is a one-volume general index. In its editors' view, the purpose of the work was to prevent "sectionalism" and to promote "a broad national spirit in all parts of the Dominion" as the means to "an enlightened patriotism which vibrates to the sentiment of nationality." Today's reader may find the language dated, but these volumes are still an essential source for Canada's view of itself before 1918.
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NEIL BESNER
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A Collector's Passion - The Peter Winkworth Collection
View an extensive collection of distinctive paintings that document more than four centuries of Canadian history. Also features artist's biographies and notes about specific paintings. From the Peter Winkworth Collection of Canadiana at the National Archives of Canada.
About Canada
Visitors to this site will find information on Canada’s history and geography, famous Canadians, the evolution of the Canadian government, how to immigrate to Canada, what to do when visiting or touring Canada and much more.
Centre for the Study of Historical Consciousness
Find out about research in the field of historical consciousness. Excellent site for students and educators interested in history and history education. From the University of British Columbia.
Canada's Constitution
A comprehensive guide to resources about the evolution of Canada's Constitution. From the nelson.com website.
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