French Canada and the American Civil War

19 10 2012

24 October 2012

British Library, London

This lecture by Damien-Claude Bélanger, an author and Assistant Professor of Canadian History at the University of Ottawa, will focus on the effects of the American Civil War on French Canada, how it led to Confederation and why thousands of French Canadians served in the Union forces.  Hosted by the Quebec Government Office in collaboration with the British Library Eccles Centre.
6:30pm to 9pm. Tickets must be booked in advance.