Revealing a little-known part of North American history, this lively guide tells the fascinating tale of the settlement of the St. Lawrence Valley. It also tells of the Montreal and Quebec-based explorers and traders who traveled, mapped, and inhabited a very large part of North America, and “embrothered the peoples” they met, as Jack Kerouac wrote.Connecting everyday life to the events that emerged as historical turning points in the life of a people, this book sheds new light on Quebec’s 450-year history––and on the historical forces that lie behind its two recent efforts to gain independence.
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“English readers can appreciate Lacoursière’s approach in A People’s History of Quebec, a new book on which he collaborated with author and publisher Robin Philpot. It is a concise history of Quebec, from the earliest days of colonization to the aftermath of the most recent sovereignty referendum, rendered in an easily read 200 pages. As fascinating as the march of great figures and the mapping of landmark events are the details of how they affected the ordinary life of their times.” Hubert Bauch, The Montreal Gazette
“A People’s History of Quebec is both an excellent history book to refresh the reader’s memory and a rich introduction to a people who supposedly had no history. A great read.” Hélène De Billy, journalist, writer, biographer.
“At a trim 208 pages (including a tidy timeline of Quebec history and a useful index) and in a soft cover, it’s the kind of book that’s easy to carry on a trip and easy to bring to bed. It’s also a good read which offers lots of room for reflection.”Nick Fonda, Quebec Heritage News
”The best place to start for an understanding of Quebec politics is to go through Quebec’s long history. Since arriving in Montreal, I’ve been reading A People’s History of Quebec in order to better understand the history of the city where I now play. ... If you want to learn more about Montreal’s history or are considering visiting the “Paris of North America"... read 'A People's History of Quebec'." Andrew Wenger, Professional soccer player with the Montreal Impact and 2011 Hermann Trophy Winner with the Duke University Blue Devils.
About the Author
Jacques Lacoursière is one of Quebec's most notable writers. He is the author of the five-volume Histoire populaire du Québec, which has been a bestseller since the first volume was published in 1995. He lives in Quebec City, Quebec. Robin Philpot is a writer and translator who lives in Montreal, Quebec.
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A great review of history
Feb 10 2012
By J. Lebron
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As a descendant of Canadiens who left Quebec towards the end of the 19th century, this book lays out this history up to that point and beyond. The book is brief, but extensive in the cultural survival that Quebec went through throughout its history. A great read for anyone interested in history, but especially for Franco-Americans.
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People's History of Quebec
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By Albert P. Bushey
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This is a well written brief history of the Province of Quebec, Canada. A good, short read for anyone interested in the history of French Canada, especially for anyone who is contemplating a trip to Quebec in the near future.
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Oct 30 2012
By W. D. McCormack
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A People's History of Quebec is an excellent overview text of Quebec. There are several passages where I wished there was more detail but the authors either assumed the reader would know or simply choose not to add more paragraphs. That's fine, but keep that in mind if you buy this book -- it will lead you to more research.
The translation is awkward at times, but not too difficult.
Overall I'm glad I purchased and read a People's History of Quebec -- it filled in many gaps in my understanding of La Belle Province and helped put many more recent trends into context.
The translation is awkward at times, but not too difficult.
Overall I'm glad I purchased and read a People's History of Quebec -- it filled in many gaps in my understanding of La Belle Province and helped put many more recent trends into context.
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