Citizen, Settler, Soldier, Scoundrel: A Social History of the Militia of Manitoba, 1870-1885

At the edge of Canada's expansion into the North-West, a force emerged that would shape not just the borders, but the very culture of Manitoba. Citizen, Settler, Soldier, Scoundrel reveals how, between 1870 and 1885, the Canadian Militia became a decisive force in transforming this new province into an imperial outpost of the British Empire. Through the lens of daily life in Fort Garry, readers will discover the surprising power the Militia wielded - not only in providing security but in es...