Canada (Brief History) - Hardcover

Riendeau, Roger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0816031576 ISBN 13: 9780816031573

Publisher: Facts On File Inc, 1999

Synopsis

Canada is all too often considered a mere extension of the United States

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." . . that's what is good about this book . . . it's the leaping-off point to be able to go and read more. But to be able to summarize everything so well I think is a huge benefit." - Talking Books, CBC This Morning" . . . a concise, highly readable introduction to the growth and development of a unique land and its people. In this single volume narrative, veteran historian Roger Riendeau masterfully surveys the origins of Canada from its First people through European contact, the rise and fall of the French empire, English conquest, the road to nationhood and the struggle of a complex society to the end of the second millennium. . . a readily accessible reference for students and an engaging narrative for anyone who wants to learn more about this diverse and often enigmatic land." - George Bonavia, "From My Bookshelf" ..."a convenient package for students looking for a comprehensive introduction to Canadian history." - Canadian Book Review Annual

," . . that's what is good about this book . . . it's the leaping-off point to be able to go and read more. But to be able to summarize everything so well I think is a huge benefit." - Talking Books, CBC This Morning" . . . a concise, highly readable introduction to the growth and development of a unique land and its people. In this single volume narrative, veteran historian Roger Riendeau masterfully surveys the origins of Canada from its First people through European contact, the rise and fall of the French empire, English conquest, the road to nationhood and the struggle of a complex society to the end of the second millennium. . . a readily accessible reference for students and an engaging narrative for anyone who wants to learn more about this diverse and often enigmatic land." - George Bonavia, "From My Bookshelf" .,."a convenient package for students looking for a comprehensive introduction to Canadian history." - Canadian Book Review Annual

" . . . that's what is good about this book . . . it's the leaping-off point to be able to go and read more. But to be able to summarize everything so well I think is a huge benefit."
- Talking Books, CBC This Morning

" . . . a concise, highly readable introduction to the growth and development of a unique land and its people. In this single volume narrative, veteran historian Roger Riendeau masterfully surveys the origins of Canada from its First people through European contact, the rise and fall of the French empire, English conquest, the road to nationhood and the struggle of a complex society to the end of the second millennium. . . a readily accessible reference for students and an engaging narrative for anyone who wants to learn more about this diverse and often enigmatic land."
- George Bonavia, "From My Bookshelf"

..".a convenient package for students looking for a comprehensive introduction to Canadian history."
- Canadian Book Review Annual

" . . . that's what is good about this book . . . it's the leaping-off point to be able to go and read more. But to be able to summarize everything so well I think is a huge benefit."
- Talking Books, CBC This Morning

" . . . a concise, highly readable introduction to the growth and development of a unique land and its people. In this single volume narrative, veteran historian Roger Riendeau masterfully surveys the origins of Canada from its First people through European contact, the rise and fall of the French empire, English conquest, the road to nationhood and the struggle of a complex society to the end of the second millennium. . . a readily accessible reference for students and an engaging narrative for anyone who wants to learn more about this diverse and often enigmatic land."
- George Bonavia, "From My Bookshelf"

..".a convenient package for students looking for a comprehensive introduction to Canadian history."
- Canadian Book Review Annual

Synopsis

Explains forces that have driven Canada's development over the last four hundred years.

Edition details

• Publisher: Facts On File Inc
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816031576
• ISBN 13: 9780816031573
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 310