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Book SynopsisFrom the expansionist fervour of the late nineteenth century through the Cold War, dreamers campaigned for Canada’s union with the British Caribbean. Dominion over Palm and Pine traces the transnational ebb and flow of these campaigns, situating them in the global history of colonialism and white supremacy, Black activism, and decolonization.
Trade Review“Meticulously researched, this brilliant book is now the definitive work on the subject of unionism in Canada.” Barrington Walker, Wilfrid Laurier University and editor of The History of Immigration and Racism in Canada: Essential Readings
“Paula Hastings makes innovative use of postcolonial and transnational analysis to position Canada’s foreign policy within the broader field of whiteness studies and the history of race and racism in Canada. There are no other books on Canada’s relations with the West Indies and the Caribbean of this scope, rigour, and detail.” Daniel Gorman, University of Waterloo and author of Imperial Citizenship: Empire and the Question of Belonging
“Dominion Over Palm and Pine is proof that good things come to those who wait. Hastings, a professor at the University of Toronto, marshals a breathtaking array of research – from multiple archives in over half a dozen countries, and scores of newspapers, magazines, and journals from Canada, the Caribbean, the United States, and the United Kingdom – to offer a sweeping look at Canadian aspirations and even efforts to unite with the British Caribbean. Examining the activities of a wide range of actors in Canada and elsewhere, this book is transnational and international history at its best.” International Journal: Canada’s Journal of Global Policy Analysis
