Newfoundland in the North Atlantic World, 1929-1949 9780773561809
The entry of Newfoundland into Canadian Confederation has been the subject of many books. But, until now, the history of
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Table of contents :
Contents
Illustrations
Preface
1 Introduction
2 That thin red cord of sentiment and of blood: Crisis and Change, 1929-34
3 Ceaseless anxiety: The Commission Begins, 1934-36
4 Every part of the structure is exposed to economic tempests: Renewed Economic Crisis, 1936-39
5 One of the sally-ports of freedom: The Onset of World War II, 1939-41
6 For the sake of the Empire, of liberty and of the welfare of all mankind: The Base Building Boom, 1941-42
7 A Garrison Country: Continuing Prosperity, 1942-45
8 Let us win the war first: Planning for War and Peace, 1942-45
9 A reserve against a rainy day: Post-War Adjustment, 1945-49
10 Creeping out of the jungle: The National Convention, 1946-48
11 Joining the rest of the family after running wild for so long: The Political Settlement, 1948-49
12 Conclusion
Appendices
1 Government of Newfoundland, 1934-49
2 Revenue and Expenditure of Newfoundland Government, 1934-35 to 1948-49
Abbreviations
Notes
Bibliography
Index
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