The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900 by John C Weaver

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The Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900 by John C Weaver

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Summary

Appropriation and distribution of land transformed North America, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. This title integrates the often violent history of European colonization and the ensuing emergence of property rights with an exploration of the growth of democracy and the market economy.

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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.

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"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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