Jonathan Vance examines Canada's role in the formation of an important aspect of international law, traces the growth and activities of a number of national and local philanthropic agencies, and recounts the efforts of ex-prisoners to secure compensation for the long-term effects of captivity.
Jonathan Vance examines Canada's role in the formation of an important aspect of international law, traces the growth and activities of a number of na...
From prison camps in Eire, where POWs were allowed to keep pets and had memberships in the local tennis clubs, to camps in Japan where prisoners were often severely beaten, systematically starved and overworked, Canadian prisoners of war throughout the 20th century have faced a variety of conditions and experiences. In this work, Jonathan Vance examines Canada's role in the formation of an important aspect of international law, traces the growth and activities of a number of national and local philanthropic agencies, and recounts the challenges faced by POWs on a daily basis.
From prison camps in Eire, where POWs were allowed to keep pets and had memberships in the local tennis clubs, to camps in Japan where prisoners were ...
The ineffable character of "Britishness" has been used, often enigmatically, to describe Canada's distinct cultural flavour within North America. This mysterious quality, writes award-winning writer Jonathan Vance, goes back to the early days of Canadian history, and consists of far more than the sum of early migration patterns. It emerges from a long-standing respect for British liberal ideals and an identification with the British empire. Canada's own unique brand of Britishness evolved over a history of shared military endeavor, as Canadians fought alongside others to defend the ideals...
The ineffable character of "Britishness" has been used, often enigmatically, to describe Canada's distinct cultural flavour within North America. This...
