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The Seigneurs of Old Canada : A Chronicle of New World Feudalism

By William Bennett Munro
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A study of the seigneurial system in French North America traces how seventeenth-century French political centralization and provincial administration shaped landholding and settlement along the St. Lawrence. It explains the monarchy's role in transplanting European feudal institutions overseas and describes the hierarchy of royal officials that governed colonial life. The work examines the duties and powers of seigneurs as rural landlords, their uneven success in promoting agriculture and settlement, and the social and economic relations that bound habitants to seigneurial estates. Three illustrative seigneurs are profiled to show varied approaches and outcomes, while broader themes consider metropolitan influences, environmental constraints, and the practical workings of New-World feudalism.

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William Bennett Munro

William Bennett Munro was an American historian and author known for his contributions to the understanding of Canadian history and the early colonial period in North America. His notable works include "Crusaders of New France," which explores the French colonial efforts in Canada, and "The Seigneurs of Old Canada," a detailed examination of feudalism in the New World. Munro's writings reflect a deep engagement with the social and political dynamics of early Canadian society, making him a significant figure in the study of North American history.

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