The Agrarian Revolt in Western Canada

The Agrarian Revolt in Western Canada
Author: Paul Frederick Sharp
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 1997
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780889771062

Originally published: Minneapolis: Univ. of Minnesota Press, 1948.

The Prairie Agrarian Movement Revisited

The Prairie Agrarian Movement Revisited
Author: Kenneth Murray Knuttila
Publisher: University of Regina Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2007
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780889771833

"The formation of the Territorial Grain Growers Association in 1901 was not the only important event in the early history of what has come to be known broadly as the agrarian movement in the Canadian prairies, but it was a defining moment in some respects. Arguably it signalled the formation of an agrarian class, but at least it was an indicator of an awakening of a democratic consciousness among family farmers. Ultimately, the Association provided a venue for analysis and critique, the development of strategies and tactics, and of course the nurturing of leadership and organizational forms that would have a profound influence upon politics and the state in the three prairie provinces and the Dominion, as well as the creation of co-operatives and other forms of direct action. These eighteen essays honouring the 100th anniversary (in 2001) of the formation of the TGGA explore important aspects of the historical legacy of the agrarian movement and contemplate their relevance to the current setting for the rural prairies."--pub. desc.

Agrarian Revolt in W. Canada

Agrarian Revolt in W. Canada
Author: Sharp
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 1948
Genre: Agricultural societies
ISBN: 1452912203

This landmark study meticulously traces the evolution of the farmers' movement on the prairies, which led to the birth of the co-operative movement and such populist political movements as the Progressive Party, the Social Credit, and the CCF/NDP. Out of print for almost 30 years, "The Agrarian Revolt" has remained a primary resource for scholars studying the history of this region. The trends which Sharp identified and examined continue to be crucial for an understanding of prairie politics today, for the Reform Party (now the Canadian Alliance Party) is a direct ideological descendant of the earlier populist movements considered in "The Agrarian Revolt."

The Prairie West: Historical Readings

The Prairie West: Historical Readings
Author: R. Douglas Francis
Publisher: University of Alberta
Total Pages: 776
Release: 1992
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780888642271

This collection of 35 readings on Canadian prairie history includes overview interpretation and current research on topics such as the fur trade, native peoples, ethnic groups, status of women, urban and rural society, the Great Depression and literature and art.

Calgary's Grand Story

Calgary's Grand Story
Author: Donald B. Smith
Publisher: University of Calgary Press
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2005
Genre: History
ISBN: 1552381749

"Calgary was a Boomtown of 50,000 people in 1912, the year the Lougheed building and the adjacent Grand Theatre were built. The fanfare and anticipation surrounding their opening marked the beginning of a golden era in the city's history. The Lougheed quickly became Calgary's premier corporate address, and the state-of-the-art Grand Theatre the hub of a thriving cultural community." "From the viewpoint of these two prominent heritage buildings, author Donald Smith introduces the reader to the personalities and events that helped shape Calgary in the twentieth century. Complemented by over 140 historical images, Calgary's Grand Story is a tribute to the Lougheed and the Grand, and celebrates their unrivalled position in the city's political, economic, and cultural history."--BOOK JACKET.

Historical Dictionary of Canada

Historical Dictionary of Canada
Author: Stephen Azzi
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2021-04-15
Genre: History
ISBN: 1538120348

Canada has become a leader among the modern nations of the world. It has emerged as a modern industrial nation, and as a key player in the resource, commodities, and financial institutions that make up today’s world. This third edition of the Historical Dictionary of Canada contains a chronology, an introduction, and an extensive bibliography. It includes over 700 cross-referenced entries on a wide range of topics, covering the broad sweep of Canadian history from long before European contact until present day. Topics include Indigenous peoples, women, religion, regions, politics, international affairs, arts and culture, the environment, the economy, language, and war. This is an excellent resource for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Canada. It introduces readers to the successes and failures, the conflicts and accommodations, the events and trends that have shaped Canadian history.

A Full-Orbed Christianity

A Full-Orbed Christianity
Author: Nancy Christie
Publisher: McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Total Pages: 386
Release: 1996
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780773522404

Looks at the ways in which reformers expanded the popular base of Protestant churches through mass revivalism, social work and sociology in Canadian universities and church colleges, and incorporation of independent reform organizations into the church-sponsored Social Service Council of Canada. Discusses the role of Protestant clergymen in formulating social legislation, demonstrating the Protestantism was the chief harbinger of cultural change before 1940. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR