ENGB45H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Vikings, Noble Savage
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One geographic country then claims and governs distinct geographical regions elsewhere. Imperial: relating to an empire or emperor, imperious, domineering. Major event of colonial effect: 1857 indian rebellion (we"ll talk about next week) Imperialism is the attitude of the world is ours to own . Britain in the 19th century is going through a stage of emigration; sending people out to the colonies. Led zeppelin song: britain itself was invaded by vikings. Assumption that someone is authenticating this giving of land in canada; it"s government telling. Government will give some sort of compensation due to overcrowding on britain (need to bring people to colonies) The idea that their worth is not recognized in britain, and moving will help them recognize you. Ends with sense of perfect happiness in canada. Roughing it in the bush is an answer to the too perfect representation of emigration in mary.
