Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV

François-Xavier GarneauProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.8

Word count: 742K words
Chapters: 75

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours. Tome IV by F.-X. GarneauAuthor: Garneau, F.-X. (François-Xavier), 1809-1866,Language: French, Class: F1001: North America local history: Canada, Release Date: Nov 2, 2008

Editor's review

This is Volume IV of Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu‘à nos jours by the French Canadian historian F.-X. Garneau, written in French and one of the classic works of Canadian regional history. This volume continues the narrative of the preceding volumes and covers the later historical periods from Canada’s discovery to the author’s own time, reflecting nineteenth-century French Canadian historiography’s concern with national destiny, colonial rule, and political institutions. As a public-domain ebook, it is suitable for researchers consulting the original text and as supplementary material for courses on Canadian history and French-language regional history. Readers should note the author’s standpoint and the limitations of his era; his narrative carries a pronounced French Canadian identity consciousness and should be read alongside English Canadian historiography and later scholarship. As one volume in a series, it may lack prior context if read alone.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Scholars and students of Canadian history, especially French Canadian history
Readers with French reading ability and an interest in nineteenth-century national historiography
Students taking courses on French-language regional or colonial history who need primary texts
Readers interested in the evolution of Canadian political institutions and ethnic relations

Not a good fit for

General readers without French who seek a Chinese or English general history
Those expecting a light introduction or illustrated overview
Readers who need the latest contemporary scholarship rather than a nineteenth-century classic narrative

Reading tips

First learn about Garneau’s life and writing context to grasp his French Canadian standpoint and historical era.
Read the volumes in order, or at least review the main points of the first three volumes, to avoid gaps in people and events.
Compare with English Canadian histories or later scholarship to identify differences in narrative.
Note the author’s evaluations of colonial rule, the church, and political institutions.

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FAQ

Is this book suitable for readers who do not know French?

The original text is in French and is not suitable for direct use by readers without French reading ability. Those who do not know French may look for an English translation or related secondary studies, but should note translation choices and abridgments. Readers who only need an overview of Canadian history are advised to start with a general history.

Can Volume IV be read on its own?

Yes, but with limited effect. This volume is one installment in a series, and its narrative continues from earlier volumes, with many continuities in people, events, and institutional background. Reading it alone may leave gaps in prior context; readers should at least skim the tables of contents or related summaries of the first three volumes, or read it alongside a general history of Canada.

What tendencies in Garneau’s narrative should readers note?

Garneau is a representative figure of nineteenth-century French Canadian historiography, and his work carries a pronounced French Canadian identity consciousness and national concern. His evaluations of colonial rule, the role of the church, and political institutions reflect the standpoint of his era. Readers should maintain a critical awareness and compare his account with English Canadian historiographical traditions and later scholarship, rather than treating it as neutral or definitive.

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About the author

François-Xavier Garneau Author · Canadian · 1809–1866

François-Xavier Garneau (1809–1866) was a French-Canadian notary, civil servant, poet and historian, born in Quebec City. His representative work, Histoire du Canada depuis sa découverte jusqu'à nos jours, traces Canadian history from the age of discovery to his own time and survives in four volumes. Written in response to the Durham Report, it defended French-Canadian national identity and earned him the title of "national historian." Combining archival research with national narrative, his writing is dignified and argumentative in tone, using history to give voice to French Canadians. He is one of the most influential writers of nineteenth-century French-Canadian literature. Four of his works are held in this collection.