Louis Joseph Papineau

By Alfred D. DeCelles

Book Overview

Louis Joseph Papineau is a biography written by Alfred D. DeCelles, which chronicles the life of the Canadian politician and rebel leader, Louis Joseph Papineau. The book provides a comprehensive account of Papineau's life, from his early years as a lawyer and politician to his role in the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837-1838. DeCelles explores Papineau's upbringing and education, his political career, and his involvement in the Patriote movement, which aimed to secure greater political rights and autonomy for French Canadians. The book also delves into the social and political context of the time, including the tensions between French and English Canadians, the influence of the Catholic Church, and the impact of the American Revolution.Through his detailed research and analysis, DeCelles offers a nuanced portrait of Papineau, highlighting his strengths as a leader and his flaws as a politician. The book also examines the legacy of Papineau's rebellion, including its impact on Canadian politics and its significance in the broader history of democratic movements.Overall, Louis Joseph Papineau is a compelling biography that sheds new light on a pivotal figure in Canadian history, offering insights into the complex social and political forces that shaped the nation's development.1911. A history of Louis-Joseph Papineau French Canadian political leader and insurgent. After serving in the War of 1812, he entered the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada of which he was speaker. Eloquent and able, he soon became leader of the French Canadian Reform party. His hostility to the British government in Canada, whose measures he considered unfair to the French Canadians, inflamed some of his followers, the Patriotes, to open rebellion in 1837; shortly afterward a rebellion incited by William Lyon Mackenzie broke out in Upper Canada. Papineau took no active part in the uprisings but fled to the United States, where he sought assistance for the Canadian colonial cause. Failing in his effort, he went to France. He later received amnesty and returned to Canada. Contents: The Early Years of Papineau; A Retrospect; The Parliamentary Regime; His First Steps in Politics; The Union Scheme of 1822; Papineau Returns to Canada-At War with Lord Dalhousie; Papineau's Troubles with His Friends; Lord Aylmer in the Path of Dalhousie; The Ninety-Two Resolutions; La Convention; Lord Gosford: Nearing the Denouement; To Arms ; The Rebellion and Its Causes; and Exile and Return to Canada.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162721960
• ISBN13: 9781162721965
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"