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The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire

Name: The Company: The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire
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A thrilling new telling of the story of modern Canada's origins.

The story of the Hudson's Bay Company, dramatic and adventurous and complex, is the story of modern Canada's creation. And yet it hasn't been told in a book for over thirty years, and never in such depth and vivid detail as in Stephen R. Bown's exciting new telling. The Company started out small in 1670, trading practical manufactured goods for furs with the Indigenous inhabitants of inland subarctic Canada. Controlled by a handful of English aristocrats, it expanded into a powerful political force that ruled the lives of many thousands of people--from the lowlands south and west of Hudson Bay, to the tundra, the great plains, the Rocky Mountains and the Pacific northwest. It transformed the culture and economy of many Indigenous groups and ended up as the most important political and economic force in northern and western North America.

When the Company was faced with competition from French traders in the 1780s, the result was a bloody corporate battle, the coming of Governor George Simpson--one of the greatest villains in Canadian history--and the Company assuming political control and ruthless dominance. By the time its monopoly was rescinded after two hundred years, the Hudson's Bay Company had reworked the entire northern North American world.

Stephen R. Bown has a scholar's profound knowledge and understanding of the Company's history, but wears his learning lightly in a narrative as compelling, and rich in well-drawn characters, as a page-turning novel.

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Discover the untold story of modern Canada's origins with "The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire"! This national bestseller by Stephen R. Bown offers a thrilling and vivid account of the dramatic rise of the Hudson's Bay Company. It's been over thirty years since a book has delved into the depths of this compelling tale, making it an absolute must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the creation of modern Canada.

Immerse yourself in the adventure as the Hudson's Bay Company began as a small trading enterprise in 1670, exchanging essential goods for furs with the Indigenous inhabitants of subarctic Canada. Over time, it grew into a powerful political force that influenced the lives of thousands of people across North America. From the tundra to the Rocky Mountains and beyond, the Company's reach shaped the culture and economy of numerous Indigenous groups.

Prepare to be captivated by the corporate battle that ensued when the Company faced fierce competition from French traders in the 1780s. This clash led to the rise of Governor George Simpson, a notorious figure in Canadian history, as well as the Company's relentless pursuit of dominance and political control. For two centuries, the Hudson's Bay Company reworked the entire northern North American world, leaving an indelible mark on its history.

Stephen R. Bown, a scholar with profound knowledge of the Company's history, presents this narrative with the skill of a seasoned storyteller. His expertise shines through in the well-drawn characters and dynamic storytelling, reminiscent of a page-turning novel. You won't be able to put this book down as you witness the rise, fall, and legacy of the Hudson's Bay Empire.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey through time and obtain your copy of "The Rise and Fall of the Hudson's Bay Empire" today. Experience the untold history that shaped Canada's past and discover how this influential company forever altered the course of northern North America. Get yours now!

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