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Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada: Mythic Discourse and the Postcolonial State

Name: Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada: Mythic Discourse and the Postcolonial State
ISBN: 9780826344175

Jennifer Reid, Charles Long, Charles Long, David Carrasco

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Since he was tried and hanged for treason in November of 1885, Louis Riel has been the subject of more histories, biographies, novels, and poetry than any other figure in Canadian history. Politician, founder of Manitoba, and leader of the aboriginal MГѓВ©tis people, Riel led two resistance movements against the Canadian government: the Red River Uprising of 1869-70, and the North-West Rebellion of 1885, in defense of MГ©tis and other minority rights.

Against the backdrop of these legendary uprisings, Jennifer Reid examines Riel's religious background, the mythic significance that has consciously been ascribed to him, and how these elements combined to influence Canada's search for a national identity. Reid's study provides a framework for rethinking the geopolitical significance of the modern Canadian state, the historic role of Confederation in establishing the country's collective self-image, and the narrative space through which Riel's voice speaks to these issues.

Kateqoriyalar:

History - American Studies

İl:

2008

Nəşriyyat:

University of New Mexico Press

Dil:

english

Səhifələr:

327

ISBN 10:

0826344178