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The History of Montreal: The Story of Great North American City
Linteau Mccambridg
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Description for The History of Montreal: The Story of Great North American City
Paperback. Translation of: Breve histoire de Montreal. Translator(s): McCambridge, Peter. Num Pages: 200 pages, black & white illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: HBJK. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 15. Weight in Grams: 295.
This book tells the fascinating story of Montréal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montréal has become, this account describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that have driven the city’s development, shedding light on the city's French, British, and American influences. Outlining Montréal 's diverse ethnic and cultural origins and its strategic geographical position, this lively account shows how a small missionary colony founded in 1642 developed into a leading economic city and cultural centre, the thriving cosmopolitan hub of French-speaking North ... Read more
This book tells the fascinating story of Montréal, Canada, from prehistoric time through the 21st century. From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montréal has become, this account describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that have driven the city’s development, shedding light on the city's French, British, and American influences. Outlining Montréal 's diverse ethnic and cultural origins and its strategic geographical position, this lively account shows how a small missionary colony founded in 1642 developed into a leading economic city and cultural centre, the thriving cosmopolitan hub of French-speaking North ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Publisher
Baraka Books
Condition
New
Number of Pages
200
Place of Publication
Montreal, Canada
ISBN
9781926824772
SKU
V9781926824772
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Linteau Mccambridg
Paul-André Linteau is a professor of history at the Université du Québec à Montréal, Canada and the head of the History Collection of Les Éditions du Boréal, one of Quebec's leading French-language publishing houses. He is the author of many books on the history of Quebec and Canada and the recipient of the International Canadian Studies Award of Excellence and ... Read more
Reviews for The History of Montreal: The Story of Great North American City
“Linteau has succeeded in producing a short, punchy, popular history of Montreal.” —Paul Gessell, Quill & Quire