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The Capital Years is being published to celebrate the bicentennial anniversary of the opening of the first parliament of Upper Canada.
Nine scholars have contributed to this book, which explores the daily life of the inhabitants during the time period 1792-1796 when the area served as the capital of Upper Canada. Their knowledge and expertise give the book depth and breadth of scholarship.
"This is a marvellous addition to the historical record of early Ontario history."
— Brian Henley
"The Niagara Historical Society and its editors deserve considerable credit for producing this commemorative volume."
— James M. Clemens
"The writing is of consistently high quality ... The Capital Years is informative for provincial as well as local history."
— Wesley B. Turner
Richard Merritt is the current president of the Niagara Historical Society; Nancy Butler is the past president of the Niagara Historical Society; Michael Power is a researcher for the Ontario Historical Foundation.