Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Note on Terminology vii
4. Introduction 1
5. 1 Historical Overview 12
6. 2 The Essentials of the Empire 24
7. 3 Self-Rule and Despotism 65
8. 4 The Rulers and Their Rule 90
9. 5 Canadian Participation in the Empire 119
10. 6 Internal Colonialism in Canada 161
11. 7 Independence, Self-Government, and Reconciliation 190
12. Conclusion 227
13. Acknowledgments 236
14. Notes 238
15. Suggestions for Further Reading 296
16. Index 298