The Sense of Power

Studies in the Ideas of Canadian Imperialism, 1867-1914, Second Edition

Nonfiction, History, Americas, North America, Canada
Cover of the book The Sense of Power by Carl Berger, University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Carl Berger ISBN: 9781442668980
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Publication: November 1, 2013
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Carl Berger
ISBN: 9781442668980
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication: November 1, 2013
Imprint:
Language: English

Prior to the publication of The Sense of Power most studies of the Canadian movement for imperial unity focused on commercial policy and military and naval cooperation. This influential book demonstrated that the movement – which held that Canada could only become a great nation within the British Empire – was significantly influenced by its leading advocates’ belief in nationalism. Carl Berger explores the emotional appeal and intellectual context of this belief, arguing that these advocates’ support of imperial unity can be grasped only in terms of their commitment to certain conservative values and in relation to their conception of Canada.

The Sense of Power was commended by the Toronto Star when it was first published as “entertaining as well as brilliant,” and in 2011 Ramsay Cook noted that “few first books, or for that matter few books, have made as marked an impact on the interpretation of a major theme in Canadian history.” This second edition brings to life the work’s incisive analysis and its important contribution to Canadian intellectual history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Prior to the publication of The Sense of Power most studies of the Canadian movement for imperial unity focused on commercial policy and military and naval cooperation. This influential book demonstrated that the movement – which held that Canada could only become a great nation within the British Empire – was significantly influenced by its leading advocates’ belief in nationalism. Carl Berger explores the emotional appeal and intellectual context of this belief, arguing that these advocates’ support of imperial unity can be grasped only in terms of their commitment to certain conservative values and in relation to their conception of Canada.

The Sense of Power was commended by the Toronto Star when it was first published as “entertaining as well as brilliant,” and in 2011 Ramsay Cook noted that “few first books, or for that matter few books, have made as marked an impact on the interpretation of a major theme in Canadian history.” This second edition brings to life the work’s incisive analysis and its important contribution to Canadian intellectual history.

More books from University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Cover of the book Beyond Bodies by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Courts in Federal Countries by Carl Berger
Cover of the book The Right Relationship by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Charlotte Lennox by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Franz Boas among the Inuit of Baffin Island, 1883-1884 by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Maestro of Science by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Body & Soul by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Marriage, Dowry, and Citizenship in Late Medieval and Renaissance Italy by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Croatia by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Round About Industrial Britain, 1830-1860 by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Money Laundering in Canada by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Treating Health Care by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Bernard Shaw and the BBC by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Provincial & Territorial Ombudsman Offices in Canada by Carl Berger
Cover of the book Political Economy in the Modern State by Carl Berger
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy