Montreal, 1535-1914 V2, Part 2

Montreal, 1535-1914 V2, Part 2: Under British Rule 1760-1914 is a historical book written by William Henry Atherton and published in 1914. The book covers the history of Montreal, a city in Canada, from the period when it was founded in 1535 up until the year 1914. This second part of the book focuses on the period of British rule in Montreal, which began in 1760 and lasted until 1914. The book provides a detailed account of the political, social, and economic developments that took place in Montreal during this period. It covers the major events such as the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the Rebellions of 1837-38. It also discusses the growth of Montreal as a major industrial and commercial center, the emergence of new social and cultural institutions, and the struggles of various ethnic and religious groups to assert their identity and gain political power. The author, William Henry Atherton, was a historian and journalist who was born in Montreal in 1867. He was a prominent figure in the city's cultural and intellectual life and wrote extensively on its history. His book is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and authoritative accounts of Montreal's history and is still widely read and cited today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.