British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854

British Supremacy & Canadian Self-Government, 1839-1854, written by J. L. Morison in the early 20th century, examines the tension between British imperial authority and Canada's growing desire for self-governance during a pivotal period from 1839 to 1854. The book analyzes the political landscape, governance challenges, and the influence of key figures like Lord Durham, highlighting the struggle for autonomy within the framework of imperial control. Morison emphasizes the significance of self-government as a central principle in the evolving political discourse of the British Empire and its colonies.