John Macfarlane

La cration de la Marine royale du Canada (MRC) en 1910 et ses premires annes dexistence ont t marques par un dbat politique quant la ncessit dun service naval au Canada. Du littoral la mer, le premier dune srie de trois volumes relatant lhistoire officielle de la MRC, retrace les trois premires dcennies de la Marine, de ses dbuts comme marine de pacotille tablie par le Premier ministre sir Wilfrid Laurier et constitue de deux croiseurs britanniques obsoltes jusqu son entre dans la Seconde Guerre mondiale, en tant que force compose de six destroyers modernes et de quatre dragueurs de mines. Lhistoire de la MRC au cours du conflit de 19391945 a dj t raconte dans la partie 1, Rien de plus noble, et la partie 2, Parmi les puissances navales, du volume II de la srie, publi prcdemment. Fond sur des recherches archivistiques approfondies, louvrage Du littoral la mer relate les pres dbats qui ont finalement men ltablissement de la MRC en 1910, son existence prcaire aprs le remplacement soudain du gouvernement de Laurier par celui de Robert Borden un an plus tard, ainsi que les difficults de la Marine au cours de la Premire Guerre mondiale lorsquelle a d dfendre les eaux canadiennes avec trs peu de ressources. Des consquences dsastreuses de la terrible explosion survenue Halifax en dcembre 1917 jusqu la campagne mene par les sous-marins allemands au large de la cte Est du Canada en 1918, le volume I examine dans quelle mesure les conseils souvent incohrents quOttawa recevait de lAmiraut britannique, Londres, ont compliqu la tche de la MRC. La dernire section de cet important ouvrage historique bien illustr traite de lexprience de la MRC pendant lentre-deux-guerres, alors que le sentiment antiguerre et une dpression conomique menaaient sa survie mme.

The personal, political, and public burden created by Paul Triquet's heroism in the Second World War

The importance of continuous research into Seismic Design for Engineering Plant can never be underestimated. Earthquake disaster prevention is a fascinating area requiring ingenious solutions to its unique problems. The benefits of sharing information from developments in this field are also of vital importance. This new book describes and assesses the seismic requirements for different types of structures. In focussing on nuclear chemical plants critical guidance is given on design and cost-effective methods. Bringing together valuable experience from a wide range of disciplines, this important volume covers an informative selection of topics. Contents include: Introduction to Seismic DesignExpected accelerations and ways to minimize interaction between structural and mechanical componentsThe practical aspects of designing and assessing mechanical handling equipment for seismic eventsNuclear safety requirements for travelling cranesOverview of vessel seismic designSeismic qualification of existing pipework in UK nuclear power plantsConstruction of a three-dimensional, large-scale shaking table land development of core technology The contributors to this book are experts in their field whether they are from the nuclear, academic, governmental, or engineering consultant sectors. Their experienced and informed contributions will highlight and explore the most recent developments and challenges facing this highly relevant field of mechanical engineering.

Currently the stakes are higher than ever for anglophone Canada to recognize and understand the extent and nature of Quebec's role in the shaping of the nation. John MacFarlane's revision of anglophone history is a compelling step in that process. Historians often emphasize how, during both the difficult inter-war years and the Second World War, the Liberal government of Mackenzie King successfully reconciled the needs of majority rule with the recognition of minority voice, particularly in foreign affairs. How did a consummate anti-Catholic, who did not even speak French, manage to acknowledge and accommodate the vastly different demands of the French-speaking population? Issues such as conscription, relations with Great Britain, and Canadian policy at the League of Nations threatened to divide Canada when the instability of the international scene urgently required a unified voice. Ernest Lapointe, officially the minister of justice (1924-5, 1926-30, 1935-41) and minister of fisheries (1921-4), represented francophone Quebeckers in the federal cabinet. His ability to influence and reflect the views of the Quebec population, his loyalty to Mackenzie King, and in some cases, his threats of resignation, awarded him considerable weight in many external affairs questions. Yet his influence, as a major figure of twentieth century Canadian political history, is one of the least understood. Analysing seventeen foreign policy decisions, the author uncovers Ernest Lapointe's relationship with King, and the voice of Quebec represented by his skilful interceptions.