Imperial Dreams and Colonial Realities
In the Age of New Imperialism, Canada figured prominently in British imperial dreams and public debate. She was, after all, ''the eldest daughter of the Empire,'' a favourite destination for emigrants, and still new enough to be interesting to explorers and adventurers. At the same time, she was becoming proudly independent, and in a constant state of dalliance with her vibrant neighbour to the so...
In the Age of New Imperialism, Canada figured prominently in British imperial dreams and public debate. She was, after all, ''the eldest daughter of the Empire,'' a favourite destination for emigrants, and still new enough to be interesting to explorers and adventurers. At the same time, she was becoming proudly independent, and in a constant state of dalliance with her vibrant neighbour to the so...
