
BROWN: The Makers of Canada: George Brown
by John Lewis. 1910. 281p
George Brown was a prominent figure in Canadian politics, advocating for responsible government and representation by population while opposing the secularization of King's College, which he believed threatened Christian values. His political career was marked by significant efforts to unite various factions, including French-Canadians, despite his later opposition to their influence. Brown's contributions were vital during the transition from legislative union to the confederated Dominion of Canada, with the British government supporting the existing colonial governance and viewing proposed reforms as potentially revolutionary.