Montreal, 1535-1914. Vol. 2. Under British Rule, 1760-1914
by William H. Atherton (1867–1950)
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"Montreal, 1535-1914. Vol. 2. Under British Rule, 1760-1914" by William H. Atherton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides an in-depth examination of Montreal's evolution under British governance following the city's capitulation in 1760. Atherton explores the duality of French and British cultures coexisting within the city, highlighting their distinct contributions and the complexities of their relationships. The opening of the volume introduces the foundational events that led to British rule in Montreal, beginning with a detailed account of the city's capitulation during a military operation. The narrative captures the transition from French to British authority, spotlighting significant figures like General Amherst and Governor Vaudreuil. It emphasizes the mixed emotions involved in this shift, detailing both the British soldiers' perspectives and the lingering sentiments of the departing French officials. The author's tone suggests an effort to establish a balanced historical record that respects both the French and the British narratives, setting the stage for the city's post-conquest development and the challenges faced in the wake of this significant political change.
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Chapter III
THE DEFINITIVE TREATY OF PEACE—SECTION RELATING TO
CANADA—CATHOLIC DISABILITIES AND THE PHRASE “AS FAR AS THE
LAWS OF GREAT BRITAIN PERMIT”—THE TREATY RECEIVED WITH DELIGHT
BY THE “OLD” SUBJECTS BUT WITH DISAPPOINTMENT BY THE “NEW”—THE
INEVITABLE STRUGGLES BEGIN, TO CULMINATE IN THE QUEBEC ACT
OF 1774—OPPOSITION AT MONTREAL, THE HEADQUARTERS OF THE
SEIGNEURS—THE NEW CIVIL GOVERNMENT IN ACTION—CIVIL COURTS AND
JUSTICES OF THE PEACE ESTABLISHED—MURRAY’S ACTION IN ALLOWING
“ALL SUBJECTS OF THE COLONY” TO BE CALLED UPON TO ACT AS JURORS
VIOLENTLY OPPOSED BY THE BRITISH PARTY AS UNCONSTITUTIONAL—THE
PROTEST OF THE QUEBEC GRAND JURY—SUBSEQUENT MODIFICATIONS
IN 1766 TO SUIT ALL PARTIES—GOVERNOR MURRAY’S COMMENT
ON MONTREAL, “EVERY INTRIGUE TO OUR DISADVANTAGE WILL BE
HATCHED THERE”—MURRAY AND THE MONTREAL MERCHANTS—A TIME OF
MISUNDERSTANDING. NOTE: LIST OF SUBSEQUENT GOVERNORS 25
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This free edition of Montreal, 1535-1914. Vol. 2. Under British Rule, 1760-1914 by William H. Atherton comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #48244, released 2015-02-12. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: History - British, History - European, History - Modern (1750+).
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