The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900
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The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900 by John C Weaver
A critique of the greatest reallocation of resources in the history of the world and its impact on indigenous peoples, property rights, and the very foundations of modernity.
"Weaver has written one of those rare books that for many decades will grace lists of essential bibliography" American Historical Review "Striking above all for its global scope." Literary Review of Canada "Tour de force ... a sweeping synthesis." Histoire sociale / Social History "The 'great land rush' here is much more than greedy people falling over one another in vainglorious pursuit." Canadian Historical Review
John C. Weaver is professor of history, McMaster University.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780773531536 |
| ISBN 10 | 077353153X |
| Title | The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900 |
| Author | John C Weaver |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGill-Queen's University Press |
| Year published | 2006-07-28 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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