{"id":10248,"date":"2024-10-04T14:57:23","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T18:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michelpratt.quebec\/wp\/?p=10248"},"modified":"2024-11-24T13:29:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-24T18:29:58","slug":"a-concise-and-illustrated-history-of-montreal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michelpratt.quebec\/?p=10248","title":{"rendered":"A Concise and Illustrated History of MONTR\u00c9AL"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRAND NEW BOOK (2023)
\n235 pages.
\nThe most up-to-date book on the history of Montreal
\nUpdated November 24, 2024<\/span>
\nThis book offers a highly illustrated (more than 300 photos)<\/span>\u00a0history that can be easily read.<\/p>\n

Step into Montreal’s captivating past through the vivid pages of our new illustrated book! \ud83d\udcd6\u2728 Immerse yourself in a visual journey that brings the city’s history to life like never before. Stunning illustrations, rare photographs, and compelling narratives await you. Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply curious about Montreal’s heritage, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Unearth the splendour of Montreal through the lens of art and history. Take a journey through the centuries that have shaped Montreal.
\nThis book covers all you need to know about Montreal’s history. Knowing more about Montreal’s history can only enhance our appreciation of this magnificent city.<\/p>\n

Listen to this podcast about the book :<\/p>\n

https:\/\/notebooklm.google.com\/notebook\/da90f921-11d6-45bb-88e6-0dbaefa8163c\/audio<\/a><\/p>\n

Introduction
\nFirst Nations
\nThe French Regime
\nThe British Regime
\nEconomic Growth
\nTransportation
\nPolitics of Montreal 1833-1929
\nThe Great Depression 1929-1939
\nWorld War II 1939-1945
\nModernization (1945-2001)
\nThe New City 2002-2024
\nProfessional sports teams
\nFestivals
\nCommunications
\nParades and processions
\nMontreal Skycrapers 1928-2024
\nMayors
\nConclusion
\nIndex
\nRecommended readings
\nCredits<\/p>\n

Michel Pratt is a historian specializing in urban history. He has taught at both the university and CEGEP levels and has written some twenty books. He has been honoured with the Quebec National Assembly Medal, the Lieutenant Governor’s Silver Medal for Seniors, the Prix Dollard-Morin and the Prix d’excellence Honorius-Provost. Some of his works have also won awards.<\/p>\n

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