The history of Montréal
Subtitle: the story of a great North American city
By: Paul-André Linteau ; translated by Peter McCambridge
Publisher: Baraka Books
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Montréal
Language: eng
Number of pages: 204
ISBN-13: 9781926824772
Subjects: History
Work titles: Brève histoire de Montréal
Description: From the Iroquoian community of Hochelaga to the bustling economic metropolis that Montreal has become, Linteau describes the social, economic, political, and cultural forces and trends that have driven the city's development, shedding light on the city's French, British, and American influences. Outlining Montreal's diverse ethnic and cultural origins and its strategic geographical position, he shows how a small missionary colony founded in 1642 developed into a leading economic city and cultural center, the thriving cosmopolitan hub of French-speaking North America.
Notes: Translation of: Brève histoire de Montréal.

Originally published: Montréal: Les éditions du Boréal, 2007.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [199]-201) and index.
Table of contents: title: Hochelaga; title: Ville-Marie (1642-1665); title: The heart of an empire; title: A small French town (1665-1760); title: Conquered (1760-1800); title: A gateway city for the British empire (1800-1850); title: An industrial city (1850-1896); title: Canada's leading metropolis (1896-1914); title: A North American city (1913-1929); title: Depression and war (1930-1945); title: A modern city emerges (1945-1960); title: Fireworks (1960-1976); title: Difficult days (1976-1994); title: Montreal's revival (1994...); title: Conclusion.