Publisher's Synopsis
""The Federation of Canada, 1867-1917: Four Lectures Delivered in the University of Toronto"" is a historical book written by George McKinnon Wrong and published in 1917. The book covers the first fifty years of the Canadian federation, from its formation in 1867 to the year 1917. It consists of four lectures delivered at the University of Toronto, where Wrong was a professor of history. The lectures cover the political, social, and economic developments that shaped the Canadian federation during this period. The book provides a detailed analysis of the challenges and opportunities that faced the young nation as it struggled to establish itself as a modern, industrialized country. It also explores the role of key figures such as Sir John A. Macdonald, Wilfrid Laurier, and Robert Borden in shaping Canada's political landscape. Overall, ""The Federation of Canada, 1867-1917"" is a comprehensive and insightful account of the early years of the Canadian federation that will appeal to anyone interested in Canadian history or political science.Also Authored By R. A. Falconer.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.
