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THE HERO AND THE HISTORIANS
HISTORIOGRAPHY AND THE USES OF JACQUES CARTIER |
| By: |
Alan Gordon |
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Hardback |
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£87.00 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0774817410 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780774817417 |
| Publisher: |
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
15 February, 2010 |
| Pages: |
248 |
| Description: |
This unique exploration of commemoration and memory traces Jacque Cartier's evolving image over five centuries to show how changing notions of the past have shaped identity formation and nationalism in English- and French-speaking Canada. |
| Synopsis: |
Anyone interested in the underlying culture of national identity- and national unity - in Canada should read this book. |
| Illustrations: |
8 b&w illustrations |
| Publication: |
Canada |
| Imprint: |
University of British Columbia Press |
| Prizes: |
Short-listed for Canada Prize in the Social Sciences, Canadian Federation |
| Returns: |
Returnable |
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