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Fragmentation and Synthesis from the Standpoint of Critical History

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Lyle Dick, Parks Canada What is critical history? Since it is not a recognized sub-field of history, it needs definition. The German philosopher of history G.W.F. Hegel provided a succinct statement on Critical History in his Lectures on the Philosophy of History: “It is not history itself that is here presented. We might more properly designate it as a History… Read more »

The Historical Memory of Louis Riel: A Long-Standing Canadian Debate

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A controversy has erupted over the past week surrounding how Canadians should remember Louis Riel, a 19th century Métis who not only led the 1869 Red River and 1885 Northwest Rebellions, but also negotiated the terms for Manitoba’s entry into Confederation in 1870 before his execution in 1885 for high treason. In a pamphlet posted online last December, Edmonton East… Read more »