Louis Joseph Papineau

Louis Joseph Papineau is a biography written by Alfred D. DeCelles. The book is a comprehensive account of the life of Louis Joseph Papineau, a prominent figure in Canadian history. Papineau was a politician, lawyer, and rebel leader who played a crucial role in the Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837-1838. The book begins with a detailed introduction to Papineau’s family background and early life. It then goes on to explore his political career, including his tenure as Speaker of the House of Assembly in Lower Canada. The book also delves into Papineau’s role in the rebellion, his exile in the United States, and his eventual return to Canada. Throughout the book, DeCelles provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of Papineau’s character and motivations. He also contextualizes Papineau’s life within the broader political and social landscape of Canada during the 19th century. Overall, Louis Joseph Papineau is a meticulously researched and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure in Canadian history. It will appeal to anyone interested in Canadian politics, history, or biography.1911. A history of Louis-Joseph Papineau French Canadian political leader and insurgent. After serving in the War of 1812, he entered the Legislative Assembly of Lower Canada of which he was speaker. Eloquent and able, he soon became leader of the French Canadian Reform party. His hostility to the British government in Canada, whose measures he considered unfair to the French Canadians, inflamed some of his followers, the Patriotes, to open rebellion in 1837; shortly afterward a rebellion incited by William Lyon Mackenzie broke out in Upper Canada. Papineau took no active part in the uprisings but fled to the United States, where he sought assistance for the Canadian colonial cause. Failing in his effort, he went to France. He later received amnesty and returned to Canada. Contents: The Early Years of Papineau; A Retrospect; The Parliamentary Regime; His First Steps in Politics; The Union Scheme of 1822; Papineau Returns to Canada-At War with Lord Dalhousie; Papineau’s Troubles with His Friends; Lord Aylmer in the Path of Dalhousie; The Ninety-Two Resolutions; La Convention; Lord Gosford: Nearing the Denouement; To Arms!; The Rebellion and Its Causes; and Exile and Return to Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.