Making philanthropists: entrepreneurs, evangelicals and the growth of philanthropy in the British world, 1756–1840

This book examines the period of Lower Canada from 1791 to 1840, focusing on the significant social changes and the rise of nationalism. The author explores how economic shifts, land scarcity along the St. Lawrence Valley, and British immigration fueled class struggles, gave rise to political parties, and fostered nationalist sentiments. It also delves into the economic disparities between ethnic groups and the anxieties of rural Francophone peasants and urban workers, contributing to a reformist movement and ultimately the rebellion of 1837.