In the early 1900s, British Columbia embarked on a brief but intense effort to manufacture a modern countryside. The government wished to reward veterans of the

Canadian women have worked, individually and collectively, at home and abroad, as creators of historical memory. This engaging collection of essays seeks to cre

How objective are our history books? This addition to the Writing History series examines the critical role that memory plays in the writing of history. This bo

History, Memory and Public Life introduces readers to key themes in the study of historical memory and its significance by considering the role of historical ex

...In conjunction with an exhibition ... presented by the Museum for African Art, New York (2 february - 8 september 1996)