The Struggle for Imperial Unity: Recollections & Experiences

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Denison, George T. (George Taylor), 1839-1925.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

The Struggle for Imperial Unity: Recollections and Experiences

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Struggle for Imperial Unity: Recollections & Experiences" by Colonel George T. Denison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's personal experiences and insights regarding the movement for imperial unity in Canada and its broader implications within the British Empire. Denison, a prominent figure in promoting loyalty to the British Empire, discusses early Canadian political climates, the formation of the Canada First Party, and the engagement of various factions in political struggles during pivotal moments in Canadian history. The opening of this work sets the stage for Denison's exploration of imperial unity, beginning with a reflection on the historical context of Canada before Confederation. He recounts the challenges faced by the early Canadian communities, including their dependence on British governance and their loyalty to the Empire. In particular, Denison emphasizes the emergence of a Canadian national spirit and the formation of political groups advocating for the consolidation of the country's ties with Britain, providing a personal narrative intertwined with key historical events such as the Red River Rebellion and the formation of new governmental structures. This introduction to Denison's recollections lays a foundation for understanding the complexities of Canadian identity and its relationship with the British Empire during a time of significant change. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Contents:

Introductory chapter

Condition of affairs in Canada before confederation

Canada First party and Hudson's Bay Territory

The Red River Rebellion

The Red River Expedition

National sentiment

Abortive political movement

The Independence flurry

The O'Brien episode

The Imperial Federation League

Commercial Union

Imperial Federation League in Canada

Commercial Union a treasonable conspiracy

The years 1888 and 1889, work of the Imperial Federation League

The year 1890

Visit to England, 1890

The great election of 1891

Contest with Goldwin Smith

Dissolution of the Imperial Federation League in England

Organisation of the British Empire League

Mission to England, 1897

The West Indian preference

1899: establishment of Empire Day

The South African War

1900: British Empire League banquet in London

Work in Canada in 1901

Mission to England in 1902

Correspondence with Mr. Chamberlain

Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the Empire, 1906

Appendix A: Speech in reply to Sir C. Dilke

Appendix B: Lecture on "national spirit".

Credits:

Produced by David T. Jones, Al Haines, Ron Tolkien & the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-07-17