Lord Durham's Report on the Affairs of British North America

By John George Lambton, Charles Prestwood Lucas, John George Lambton Durham

Book Overview

Born from crisis and rebellion, Lord Durham's Report on the Affairs of British North America reshaped an empire and helped set the course for a nation. Its verdict still shapes Canada. This landmark historical government report, presented here as the complete Durham Report, lays bare the tensions of 19th century Canada and the wider dilemmas of British colonial policy. Written in the aftermath of the Canadian rebellions, it offers a penetrating inquiry into British North America politics, society, and race relations, and advances the still-radical principle of responsible government in Canada. For students, it stands as an essential colonial history book and a vivid primary source document for understanding Canadian confederation origins; for general readers, it unfolds as a compelling narrative of power, protest, and reform at the edge of the British Empire. Edited by C. P. Lucas, a leading scholar of British empire studies, this edition has long been valued as both a textbook for Canadian history and a trusted reference for historians, political scientists, and legal scholars. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Ideal for anyone intrigued by imperial policy, constitutional development, or the making of modern Canada, it rewards close reading and deserves a permanent place in serious libraries and classic collections.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353604540
• ISBN13: 9789353604547
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"