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History Essays

Suspended State

Newfoundland Before Canada

by (author) Gene Long

Publisher
Breakwater Books Ltd.
Initial publish date
May 1999
Category
Essays
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781550811445
    Publish Date
    May 1999
    List Price
    $19.95

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Description

This dramatic re-appraisal of the background to the suspension of democratic institutions in Newfoundland in the early 1930s argues that the events of this period laid the foundation for Confederation with Canada and represent the central, pivotal point in Newfoundland history.

About the author

Former member of the Newfoundland House of Assembly, Gene Long was the first NDP representative elected in St. John’s. He holds a Masters degree in Newfoundland History from Memorial University of Newfoundland.

 

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