Kitchener: An Illustrated History
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Kitchener: An Illustrated History
$24.99
By ["John English ","Kenneth McLaughlin"]
Kitchener: An Illustrated History offers a richly researched and visually engaging account of one of Ontario’s most distinctive cities. Once known as Berlin—“Canada’s German capital”—Kitchener’s past reflects the complex forces of immigration, war, economic change, and cultural identity that shaped modern Canada.
Drawing on extensive archival research, this landmark work traces Kitchener’s transformation from early Mennonite settlement through industrial growth, the controversies of the First World War, the Great Depression, and the postwar boom. Myths are challenged, long‑held assumptions are re‑examined, and the city’s unique political and social traditions are clearly explained.
Featuring over 100 historical photographs, along with maps, tables, and statistical appendices, this illustrated history brings Kitchener’s story vividly to life. It is an essential reference for historians, genealogists, students of Canadian studies, and anyone interested in Ontario’s regional heritage.
Published by Wilfrid Laurier University Press, this book remains a definitive and collectible resource on Kitchener’s place within Canadian history.
Condition: The book itself is in near‑new condition, with clean pages, a tight binding, and well‑preserved boards. The dust jacket is in acceptable condition, showing visible wear and some small tears along the edges and corners.