William Lyon Mackenzie

The book ""William Lyon Mackenzie"" by Charles Lindsey is a biography of the Canadian politician and rebel leader William Lyon Mackenzie. The book chronicles Mackenzie's life from his early years in Scotland to his political career in Canada, where he became a prominent figure in the struggle for responsible government and the fight against colonial oppression. The author explores Mackenzie's role in the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837 and his subsequent exile in the United States, as well as his eventual return to Canada and his continued involvement in politics until his death in 1861. Through extensive research and analysis, Lindsey provides a comprehensive portrait of Mackenzie's life, his beliefs, and his impact on Canadian history. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian politics and the struggle for independence and democracy.1910. A biography of the veteran journalist and publicist William Lyon Mackenzie. Contents: The Period and the Man; Early Years; Upper Canada Under the Constitutional Act; The Colonial Advocate; Silencing the Press; Enters Parliament; Expulsions from the Assembly; Mackenzie's Mission to England; Municipal; and Later Parliamentary Career; Sir Francis Bond Head's Arbitrary Methods; Precursors of Civil War; A Spurt of Civil War; Frontier Warfare; After the Rebellion; The Trials of an Exile; and Last Years, Illness and Death.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.