Religion, Education, and Language as Factors in French Canadian Cultural Survival

Kistler, Ruth Barthold

Dissertation on the cultural life of French Canada, from the 16th century until the middle 20th, and the specific roles that religion, education, and language have played in its minority preservation in and outside of Quebec. Historical background of the French in Canada. The importance of the Catholic Church, the educational system, family, literature, and government as structures for supporting the three factors observed. According to the author, written to fill a gap in English language scholarship on the history of French Canada.

New York, New York

1947

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Thesis/Dissertation

16th century-20th century; Canada

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