Canada was originally the French colony of New France, which comprised the range of territory as far west as the Mississippi, including the Great Lakes. After the war of independence it was confined to what are now the provinces of Quebec and Ontario—then known as Upper and Lower Canada. At the confederation (1867) it included only these two provinces, with New Brunswick and Nova Scotia; and since then it has been extended by purchase (1870), by accession of other provinces (British Columb...

"An authoritative, and accessible, introduction to Milton's life and an engaging examination of the process of composing Paradise Lost" ( Choice).In early 1642 Milton promised English readers a work of literature so great that "they should not willingly let it die." Twenty-five years later, the epic poem Paradise Lost appeared in print. In the interim, however, the poet had gone totally blind and had also become a controversial public fig...

'This, of the history plays, is The Tragedy ... the most lyrical Shakespeare ever wrote' Simon SchamaThe old king Henry IV, sick and weary, must send out his forces - including the unruly Falstaff - to meet another rebellion that threatens to bring the country to the brink of civil war. But as the conflict grows, he must also confront a more personal problem - how to make his troublesome son Prince Hal accept his duty as heir and leave his carousing companions behind. Pitting youth...

In Spirit and in Truth encapsulates the idea that God wants to be our friend as well as the God we worship. It looks at what stops us from entering into a one-on-one relationship with Him and how this can be overcome, as well as the concept of living a lifestyle of pouring out our love (worship) to Him. The book also looks at worship and its true meaning, and to what extent music has to do with worshiping our God. In Spirit and in Truth is written with a scriptural outloo...

"Anti-Slavery Opinions before the Year 1800" is a significant work that explores the early abolitionist sentiments and arguments against slavery. Authored by George Buchanan and William Frederick Poole, the book delves into the philosophical, moral, and religious objections to slavery that emerged prior to the 19th century. It highlights the contributions of various thinkers and activists who laid the groundwork for the abolitionist movement, showcasing their writings and thoughts that cha...

In the African-American Culture, What Makes Preachers and/or Pastors Great?By: J. William PooleWhat makes preachers and/or pastors in the African American culture great is that they lead by example. Utilizing the talents of others through challenging, inspiring, not enabling, modeling and encouraging.To illustrate these leadership techniques, J. William Poole’s In the African-American Culture, What Makes Preachers and/or Pastors Great? examines the characteristics of...

In 'The Popham Colony: A Discussion of its Historical Claims, with a Bibliography of the Subject', the editors present a nuanced exploration of one of America's earliest English settlements. This assemblage offers a sweeping survey of historical inquiries into the Popham Colony, skillfully interweaving narratives and documentation that challenge and affirm the colony's significance in early American history. The collection traverses a variety of literary styles'Äîfrom analytical essays to ...

This collection from the 12th International Conference on Magnesium Alloys and Their Applications (Mg 2021)—the longest running conference dedicated to the development of magnesium alloys—covers the breadth of magnesium research and development, from primary production to applications to end-of-life management. Authors from academia, government, and industry discuss new developments in magnesium alloys and share valuable insights.Topics in this volume include but are not limited to...

Early Modern Histories of Time examines how a range of chronological modes intrinsic to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries shaped the thought-worlds of those living during this time and explores how these temporally indigenous models can productively influence our own working concepts of historical period. This innovative approach thus moves beyond debates about where we should divide linear time (and what to call the ensuing segments) to reconsider the very concept of "perio...

Early Modern Histories of Time examines how a range of chronological modes intrinsic to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries shaped the thought-worlds of those living during this time and explores how these temporally indigenous models can productively influence our own working concepts of historical period. This innovative approach thus moves beyond debates about where we should divide linear time (and what to call the ensuing segments) to reconsider the very concept of "perio...

In "The History of England," T. F. Tout presents a comprehensive narrative that spans the tumultuous epochs of English history, from Roman conquest to the dawn of the modern age. The book is characterized by its meticulous attention to primary sources and a narrative style that intertwines events, individuals, and societal transformations. Tout seeks not merely to recount facts but to weave a tapestry of sociopolitical evolution, emphasizing the interplay between governance and the populac...

"Shakespeares works do not embody any doctrine or set of beliefs, as his critics have long been tempted to suggest, but they do stage encounters with certain kinds of thinking ethical, political, epistemological, even metaphysical that still concern us nowadays. They can be shown to draw on ancient philosophies Platonism, Stoicism, Scepticism either directly or through medieval and continental Renaissance thought. Or their scenarios can be likened to those of other kinds of intellectual ar...