Isbn: 9781332779291 - the life and times of lord strathcona (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating life of Lord Strathcona, a key figure in Canadian history. Born in 1820, Strathcona immigrated to Canada at seventeen and quickly rose through the ranks of the Hudson's Bay Company. The author details Strathcona's role in the company's expansion into the vast Northwest and his influence on Canadian politics. Throughout the book, the author highlights the clash between the company's interests and the desire for Canadian expansion, examining Strathcona's complex involvement in the Riel Rebellion and the negotiations for the purchase of the Hudson's Bay territories by Canada. This book offers a nuanced understanding of the interplay between commerce, politics, and national identity in Canada's development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…