| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
Louis Riel, Martyr du Nord-Ouest
Sa vie, son procès, sa mort
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Rénald Lévesque
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| Summary |
"Louis Riel, Martyr du Nord-Ouest" by Anonymous is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the life, trial, and death of Louis Riel, a pivotal figure in Canada's history, portraying him as a martyr for the Métis people and examining the political ramifications surrounding his execution. The author presents a critical analysis of the events leading up to Riel's insurrection against the Canadian government, casting him in a sympathetic light. The opening of the text outlines the immediate historical context surrounding Riel's execution on November 16, 1885, in Regina, positioning it as a significant political murder rather than a lawful execution. It argues that Riel’s death was the result of systemic injustice and abuses perpetrated by the Canadian government, particularly highlighting the complicity of political figures and media in manipulating public opinion against him. The opening sets the stage for a narrative that seeks to reclaim Riel’s legacy, emphasizing the national sorrow felt by French Canadians in response to his fate and foreshadowing a deeper exploration of his life and the grievances of the Métis people against governmental neglect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Riel, Louis, 1844-1885
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19604 |
| Release Date |
Oct 22, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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