At Confederation, most French Canadians felt their homeland was Quebec; they supported the new arrangement because it separated Quebec from Ontario, creating an autonomous French-Canadian province loosely associated with the others. Unaware of other French-Canadian groups in British North America, Quebeckers were not concerned with minority rights, but only with the French character and autonomy of their own province. However, political and economic circumstances necessitated the granting of wide linguistic and educational rights to Quebec's Anglo-Protestant minority. Growing bitterness over the prominence of this minority in what was expected to be a French province was amplified by the discovery that French-Catholic minorities were losing their rights in other parts of Canada. Resentment at the fact that Quebec had to grant minority rights, while other provinces did not, intensified French-Quebec nationalism. At the same time, French Quebeckers felt sympathy for their co-religionists and co-nationalists in other provinces and tried to defend them against assimilating pressures. Fighting for the rights of Acadians, Franco-Ontarians, or western Métis eventually led Quebeckers to a new concern for the French fact in other provinces. Professor Silver concludes that by 1900 Quebeckers had become thoroughly committed to French-Canadian rights not just in Quebec but throughout Canada, and had become convinced that the very existence of Confederation was based on such rights. Originally published in 1982, this new edition includes a new preface and conclusion that reflect upon Quebec's continuing struggle to define its place within Canada and the world.

Compared to the idea that Canada was a nation forged in victory on Vimy Ridge, the reality of dissent and repression at home strikes a sour note. Through censorship, conscription, and internment, the government of Canada worked more ruthlessly than either Great Britain or the United States to suppress opposition to the war effort during the First World War. Polarity, Patriotism, and Dissent in Great War Canada, 1914-1919 examines the basis for those repressive policies. Brock Millman, an expert on wartime dissent in both the United Kingdom and Canada, argues that Canadian policy was driven first and foremost by a fear that opposition to the war amongst French Canadians and immigrant communities would provoke social tensions - and possibly even a vigilante backlash from the war's most fervent supporters in British Canada. Highlighting the class and ethnic divisions which characterized public support for the war, Polarity, Patriotism, and Dissent in Great War Canada, 1914-1919 offers a broad and much-needed reexamination of Canadian government policy on the home front.

Explore the intricate realm of "Patriotism" with this crucial addition to the "Political Science" series. This detailed examination delves into the roots, debates, and global impacts of national loyalty. In a world where identity and governance are tightly linked to national sentiment, understanding Patriotism is vital for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Chapters Brief Overview: 1-Patriotism-Traces Patriotism’s evolution, examining its psychological, cultural, and political roots. 2-Nationalism-Explores the convergence and divergence of Patriotism and Nationalism, addressing conflicts. 3-Romantic Nationalism-Analyzes Romanticism’s influence on Patriotism in Europe and beyond. 4-American Enlightenment-Examines how Enlightenment ideals shaped American Patriotism. 5-Canadian Nationalism-Looks at Canadian Patriotism within its diverse, multicultural, and federalist context. 6-American Nationalism-Studies modern American Patriotism in politics, culture, and global relations. 7-German Nationalism-Navigates Germany’s Patriotism from Romanticism to reunification and modern identity. 8-National Identity-Explores the construction of national identities and their ties to Patriotism. 9-Constitutional Patriotism-Discusses a civic form of Patriotism rooted in democratic values and inclusivity. 10-Black Nationalism-Examines the interplay of Patriotism with racial identity and social justice. 11-Johann Gottfried Herder-Analyzes Herder’s influence on cultural identity and national consciousness. 12-Anarchism and Nationalism-Investigates how anarchist thought critiques and intersects with Patriotism. 13-Anti-Patriotism-Explores philosophical, political, and ethical critiques of Patriotism. 14-Left-wing Nationalism-Discusses how left-wing ideologies reconcile national loyalty with global justice. 15-Andrzej Walicki-Analyzes Walicki’s work on Patriotism in Eastern Europe during political shifts. 16-Soviet Patriotism-Examines Patriotism in the Soviet context, its ideological manipulation, and genuine expressions. 17-Reclaiming Patriotism-Advocates for reclaiming Patriotism, focusing on civic engagement and global ethics. 18-Socialist Patriotism-Analyzes Patriotism’s role within socialist frameworks and societal cohesion. 19-Finnish Nationalism-Explores Finnish Patriotism in relation to Nordic identity and geopolitical factors. 20-Australian Nationalism-Looks at Australia’s evolving Patriotism amidst indigenous and multicultural influences. 21-Heimin-Discusses the Japanese concept of Heimin and its unique perspective on Patriotism. Gain profound insights with "Patriotism," a comprehensive guide that goes beyond basic knowledge. Whether you're looking for academic depth, societal reflection, or personal growth, this book offers invaluable perspectives on national loyalty in today’s interconnected world, empowering readers with informed views on the complexities of Patriotism.

In 1892, Lord Frederick Arthur Stanley donated the Dominion Hockey Challenge Cup – later known as the Stanley Cup – to crown the first Canadian hockey champions. Canada’s Holy Grail documents Lord Stanley’s personal politics, his desire to affect Canadian nationality and unity, and the larger transformations in Anglo-liberal political thought at the time. This book posits that the Stanley Cup fit directly within Anglo-American traditions of using sport to promote ideas of the national, and the donation of the cup occurred at a moment in history when Canadian nationalists needed identifying symbols. Jordan B. Goldstein asserts that only with a transformation in Anglo-liberal thought could the state legitimately act through culture to affect national identity. Drawing on primary source documentation from Lord Stanley’s archives, as well as statements by politicians and hockey enthusiasts, Canada’s Holy Grail integrates political thought into the realm of sport history through the discussion of a championship trophy that still stands as one of the most well-known and recognized Canadian national symbols.

Music has long served as an emblem of national identity in educational systems throughout the world. Patriotic songs are commonly considered healthy and essential ingredients of the school curriculum, nurturing the respect, loyalty and 'good citizenship' of students. But to what extent have music educators critically examined the potential benefits and costs of nationalism? Globalization in the contemporary world has revolutionized the nature of international relationships, such that patriotism may merit rethinking as an objective for music education. The fields of 'peace studies' and 'education for international understanding' may better reflect current values shared by the profession, values that often conflict with the nationalistic impulse. This is the first book to introduce an international dialogue on this important theme; nations covered include Germany, the USA, South Africa, Australia, Finland, Taiwan, Singapore and Canada.