"Lord Elgin" by John George Bourinot is a historical biography that investigates the life and political actions of James Bruce, the eighth Earl of Elgin, during his time as Governor-General of Canada, a time defined by political and racial unrest. The book communicates Elgin's important influence on establishing a responsible government and nurturing a Canadian identity amid colonial problems. It outlines Canada's political environment before Elgin's rule, highlighting the struggle to meet demands for representation from the different factions while exploring Elgin's life, principles, and path to his governorship in detail. The author illustrates Elgin as a dedicated diplomat working to encourage responsible governance and unity, paving the way for a more detailed study of his policies and effects.
Lord Elgin
By John George Bourinot
Discover how a determined governor confronted racial tensions and political uproar to support the beginning of Canadian identity and self-government.
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About the AuthorSir John George Bourinot, was a Canadian journalist, historian, and civil servant, sole author of the first Canadian effort in 1884 to document Parliamentary Procedure and Practice, and remembered as an expert in parliamentary procedure and constitutional law.
Sir John George Bourinot, was a Canadian journalist, historian, and civil servant, sole author of the first Canadian effort in 1884 to document Parliamentary Procedure and Practice, and remembered as an expert in parliamentary procedure and constitutional law.
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