A Brief History of Canada (Brief History) - Hardcover

Roger E. Riendeau

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816031576 ISBN 13: 9780816031573

Publisher: Facts on File, 1999

Synopsis

"Canada's history has been a long, fascinating, and very independent evolution, in marked contrast to the violence that typifies the United States's story. Most Americans know embarrassingly little about their northern neighbor's unique history, from its first sighting by the Norse to its full confederation in 1922 to today's social democracy. Now, in the wake of NAFTA and the Quebec crisis, an understanding of the forces that have driven Canada's development over the last 400 years is more important than ever. A Brief History of Canada fills the gap with an authoritative narrative history that combines solid reference value with helpful analysis."--BOOK JACKET. "With more than 20 photographs and eight maps. A Brief History of Canada is an enlightening introduction to the nation and its people."--BOOK JACKET.

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Reviews

All too often Americans dismiss Canadians as a nondescript people living above the 49th parallel with a boring history. On the contrary, as Riendeau (Univ. of Toronto) demonstrates in his credible analysis of the Canadian past, Canada has a history as vibrant as any in the world. The book covers a wide range of topics--geographical features, the Norse discovery, the fall of New France, nationhood, and finally, the modern era. Riendeau has written a good text enriched by photos, maps, and a bibliography for further reading. This is a worthy addition for public and academic libraries.
-Larry R. Little, Penticton P.L., British Columbia
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Edition details

• Publisher: Facts on File
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816031576
• ISBN 13: 9780816031573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320