The Seigniorial System In Canada: A Study In French Colonial Policy

By William Bennett Munro

Book Overview

""The Seigniorial System in Canada: A Study in French Colonial Policy"" by William Bennett Munro is a historical study of the seigniorial system, which was a system of land ownership and land tenure that existed in Canada during the French colonial period. The book explores the origins and development of the seigniorial system, as well as its impact on the social, economic, and political life of French Canada. Munro examines the legal and administrative framework of the seigniorial system, as well as its effects on the lives of the seigneurs (landlords) and the habitants (tenants) who lived on their lands. The book also discusses the role of the seigniorial system in the broader context of French colonial policy, including its relationship with the fur trade, the Catholic Church, and the French monarchy. Overall, ""The Seigniorial System in Canada"" provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of an important aspect of Canadian history, shedding light on the complex social and economic structures that shaped French colonial society in 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: 1163239127
• ISBN13: 9781163239124
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"