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Daring to Be Free : Rebellion and Resistance of the Enslaved in the Atlantic World. by Hazareesingh, Sudhir.;
The ending of the slave trade and the abolition of slavery by European powers during the 19th century is generally told as the work of enlightened liberals. In 'Daring to Be Free', Sudhir Hazareesingh shows the extraordinary degree to which the enslaved resisted their oppressors and emancipated themselves. He portrays the struggle for liberation from the perspective of the enslaved and, wherever possible, in their own words.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / General; HISTORY / World; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Slavery;
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The River Battles : Canada's Final Campaign in World War II Italy. by Zuehlke, Mark.;
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Subjects: HISTORY / Military / Canada; HISTORY / Military / General; HISTORY / Military / World War II;
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A Short History of Ancient Rome. by Hughes, Pascal.;
'A Short History of Ancient Rome' transforms 1000 years of history into a riveting and action-packed account of the inception, expansion and ultimate fall of ancient Rome. Filled with the sights, sounds, smells and characters that shaped Rome, this book brings the ancient world to life and tells you everything you need to know about this crucial period in history.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical; HISTORY / Ancient / General; HISTORY / Ancient / Rome; HISTORY / Military / Ancient; HISTORY / World;
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Talk Treaty to Me : Understanding the Basics of Treaties and Land in Canada. by Fraser, Crystal Gail.;
In 'Talk Treaty to Me', Crystal Gail Fraser and Sara Komarnisky untangle the complexities of treaties and set a path forward for greater understanding of all our roles, rights, and responsibilities. With a quick-reference timeline, maps, and photographs throughout, this book concludes with a call to action and specific, tangible steps that all of us can take every day to support reconciliation. Fraser is Gwichya Gwichin (and of English-Scottish ancestry), originally from Inuvik, NT. Komarnisky grew up in Holden, AB. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; HISTORY / Indigenous Peoples of the Americas; LAW / Indigenous Peoples;
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Rebel of the Regency : The Scandalous Saga of Caroline of Brunswick, Britain’s Uncrowned Queen. by Foster, Ann.;
'Rebel of the Regency' is the dramatic, absolutely outrageous story of Caroline of Brunswick, a beloved icon of the Regency era, who uplifted the voice of the public and unabashedly defied societys expectations, yet was shockingly robbed of her crown. Ann Foster is the host of the 'Vulgar History' podcast and is a librarian at Saskatoon Public Library.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General; HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / Georgian Era (1714-1837); HISTORY / Social History; HISTORY / Women;
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Maple Syrup : A Short History of Canada's Sweetest Obsession. by Kuitenbrouwer, Peter.;
'Maple Syrup' is a forester's enlightening journey to uncover the story behind Canada's iconic sweet nectar. Blending history, culture, science and personal reflection, this illustrated love letter to maple syrup will appeal to fans of Canadiana and those interested in how maple syrup became Canada's obsession. Peter Kuitenbrouwer grew up in West Quebec and lives in Toronto, ON. A RADD Pick.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Canada / General; NATURE / Natural Resources; NATURE / Plants / Trees;
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The Hinge : Time to Build an Even Better Canada. by Carney, Mark.;
In 'The Hinge', former Bank of Canada Governor and author Mark Carney charts an ambitious and urgent path forward for Canada and the world as we collectively face a multitude of existential threats to our long-standing democratic traditions. Carney lives in Ottawa, ON.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Modern / 21st Century; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Ideologies / General;
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The Spy in the Archive : How One Man Tried to Kill the KGB. by Corera, Gordon.;
'The Spy in the Archive' is the remarkable story of how one man - Vasili Mitrokhin - turned first disaffected dissident and then traitor to the KGB, stealing the most secret Soviet archives and smuggling them to the West.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical; HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century / General; HISTORY / Russia / General; HISTORY / Russia & the Former Soviet Union; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Intelligence & Espionage; TRUE CRIME / Espionage;
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For king and Kanata. by Winegard, Timothy C.;
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Subjects: HISTORY / Military / Canada; HISTORY / Military / General; HISTORY / Military / Veterans; HISTORY / Military / World War I; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Indigenous Studies;
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Chain of Ideas : The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. by Kendi, Ibram X.;
'Chain of Ideas' traces the rise of the authoritarian and xenophobic movements threatening democracies around the globe.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations;
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