Solidarity

Canada's Unknown Revolution of 1893

By: David Spaner

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Paperback | 15 May 2021

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254 Pages

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The year 1983 began like any other year in Canada' s West Coast province. Then suddenly everything changed. The newly elected provincial government announced an avalanche of far-right legislation that shocked the country. A resistance movement called Solidarity formed across British Columbia and there were massive street protests, occupations, plans for an all-out general strike. Revolution in one province? Filled with revealing interviews and lively, insightful prose, David Spaner' s Solidarity goes behind the scenes of one of the great social uprisings in North American history. This book is a documentation of the Solidarity months of 1983 and more than that - 1983 is intimate storytelling, mixing popular culture and rebel politics, finding political answers in the personal lives of those touched by Solidarity. Like other uprisings - from France in 1968 to the anti-racism protests of 2020 - Solidarity arrived unexpectedly and rocked social foundations. In recreating this one singularly dramatic event, 1983 becomes the history of 20th century B.C. that hasn' t been written - exploring its great divides and unions, cultures and subcultures, conflicts that continue into the 21st century. The book 1983 brings Canadian history to life like never before.

Industry Reviews

Nominated for the 2022 George Ryga Award for Social Awareness in Literature
His book rescues an important moment in B.C. history from mainstream amnesia and does so in stylish, effective prose. Highly recommended. Vancouver Sun
It was a wonderful read. And for those of you out in the audience, I highly encourage you to get out and get a copy. It feels like recent history. Am Johal, Below the Radar podcast
Solidarity is a compelling portrayal of the landscape that roused dozens of groups diverse in age, culture, and beliefs to work together. This is an essential volume for BC bookshelves. BC History Magazine
One of the more engaging books of the season, a terrific book of history Joseph Planta, The Commentary podcast
Its a story that cries out to be told. His book reminds us that there was a time when British Columbians united in common resolve to stand up for justice and human rights. Rod Mickleburgh, BC BookWorld

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