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Montreal's Square Mile: The Making and Transformation of a Colonial Metropole

Montreal's Square Mile: The Making and Transformation of a Colonial Metropole

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The Square Mile in nineteenth-century Canada was a wealthy residential district in Montreal, and Montreals Square Mile chronicles its history, including its diverse sources of wealth and twentieth-century transformations. It explores the interconnected worlds of family and home life, business and high politics, architecture, and urban redevelopment, offering a new account of the Square Mile's history and its impact beyond the immediate urban environment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 30 May 2024
Publisher: University of Toronto Press


The Square Mile, a prestigious residential neighborhood in Montreal during the nineteenth century, symbolized a remarkable concentration of wealth. "Montreal's Square Mile: A History" delves into the Square Mile's history, encompassing its diverse origins and significant twentieth-century transformations. This comprehensive collection, curated by renowned scholars from various historical disciplines, offers a comprehensive narrative of the Square Mile's evolution, from its inception to its decline. It explores the interconnected realms of family and domestic life, business and high politics, architecture, and urban renewal, providing a multifaceted and visually captivating perspective on the Square Mile's history. Through its interdisciplinary approach and extensive illustrations, the book presents a fresh interpretation of the Square Mile's history and examines its broader impact beyond the immediate urban landscape.

Weight: 1120g
Dimension: 260 x 184 x 38 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781487508050

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