| Canadian History for Dummies Revised and Upd Edition Contributor(s): Ferguson, Will (Author) |
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ISBN: 0470836563 ISBN-13: 9780470836569 Publisher: For Dummies OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2005 Annotation: "Canadian History For Dummies, 2nd edition" takes readers on a wild ride through Canadian history, from its first nations heritage right through to Paul Martin's shaky minority government. Previous sections have been revised with up-to-the-minute scholarship, and a new chapter covers the eventful half-decade since the publication of the first edition. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canadas double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chrtien's decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the sponsorship scandal. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Education | History - History | Military - Canada |
| Dewey: 971 |
| Series: For Dummies |
| Physical Information: 1.08" H x 7.48" W x 9.18" (1.94 lbs) 528 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A wild ride through Canadian history, fully revised and updated This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin's shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada's double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chr tien's decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal. |