A Nation's Navy: In Quest of Canadian Naval Identity [Hardcover]

Michael L. Hadley (Editor), Robert N. Huebert (Editor), Fred W. Crickard (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1996

Bounded by three great oceans, Canada stands as a maritime nation with rich seafaring traditions. Born of both national and British imperial interests in 1910 and maturing in two world wars, its navy is a vital national institution that continues to evolve in response to new and complex challenges. This volume explores the decisive formative forces of the navy's history and illuminates the characteristically Canadian elements and values that have defined it. Such issues covered include: the popular perception of the Canadian navy; the navy as an instrument of national policy; the impact of various wars and conflicts; the navy as an expression of Canadian society; the distinctive role of women and the integration of francophone Canadians; and the future direction of Canadian naval policy.

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"Collecting together recent original work on Canadian naval history, A Nation's Navy is a valuable and interesting survey of the 'state of the art' on the subject. I recommend it." Eric Grove, Center for Security Studies, University of Hull, England.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 460 pages
• Publisher: Mcgill Queens Univ Pr (November 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0773515062
• ISBN-13: 978-0773515062
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,508,132 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars An academic compilation, December 9, 2001

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This review is from: A Nation's Navy: In Quest of Canadian Naval Identity (Hardcover)

This is a collection of academic papers on various stages of Canadian naval history. While each paper examines a particular era of Canadian naval history, and a specific issue in that era (for example, the creation of the Royal Canadian Navy under Borden), this is not a book for someone looking for a good overview of the history of Canada's maritime forces.