Great Land Rush and the Making of the Modern World, 1650-1900

John C. Weaver is professor of history, McMaster University.

"Weaver has written one of those rare books that for many decades will grace lists of essential bibliography." American Historical Review "Striking above all for its global scope." Literary Review of Canada "Tour de force ... a sweeping synthesis." Histoire sociale / Social History "The 'great land rush' here is much more than greedy people falling over one another in vainglorious pursuit." Canadian Historical Review