The Fathers of Confederation: A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion

"The Fathers of Confederation: A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion" by A. H. U. Colquhoun, unveils the historical journey towards the creation of Canada as a united Dominion, revealing the disputes and happenings during confederation in the British North American colonies. It shines a light on the important people and major events that guided to the start of a strong government in Canada, opening with the circumstances of Canadian Confederation and going back to the time after the American Revolution. It talks about what drove Loyalists such as Lord Dorchester and William Smith, who wanted combining government to make British interests in North America stronger, and also focuses on the first ideas for confederation along with important conversations in the 1800s, showing problems that came up before the provinces successfully joined together and created and understanding of the broader Canadian history.