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100 1 _aMunro, William Bennett,
_d1875-1957
245 1 4 _aThe Seigneurs of Old Canada : A Chronicle of New World Feudalism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2003
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 05
500 _aRelease date is 2003-11-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan
520 _a"The Seigneurs of Old Canada: A Chronicle of New World Feudalism" by William Bennett Munro is a historical account written during the early 20th century. The book explores the establishment and development of French colonial feudalism in Canada, particularly through the lens of the seigneurs, who were landowners granted rights by the crown. It delves into the socio-political structures that emerged in New France, reflecting on the impact of feudalism in shaping the colony's agricultural and societal landscape. The opening of the book presents an overview of France's historical significance and its imperial ambitions, especially during the 17th century. It introduces key figures such as Samuel Champlain, who established Quebec as a crucial settlement, laying the groundwork for the seigneurial system. Munro discusses the challenges faced by early settlers, including harsh winters and the necessity of forging relationships with Indigenous peoples, while also outlining the royal intent behind granting land in a feudal manner. This opening portion sets up a narrative that highlights both the ambitions and the struggles of establishing a new order in the face of untamed wilderness and social complexities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cToronto: s.n., 1915
653 _aLand tenure -- Canada -- History
653 _aFeudalism -- History
700 1 _aLangton, H. H.
_q(Hugh Hornby),
_d1862-1953
700 1 _aWrong, George McKinnon,
_d1860-1948
830 0 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 05
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4655
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