Desmond Dillon Paul Morton Bücher

This revised edition delves into the history and evolution of Canada's labour movement, offering fresh insights and updates to Morton's classic narrative. It explores the struggles, achievements, and key figures that shaped labor rights in Canada, highlighting the socio-political context and the impact of these movements on contemporary society. Readers will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and significance of labor history in Canada through engaging storytelling and thorough research.

The book provides a comprehensive examination of Canada's involvement in global conflicts, particularly focusing on its war on terrorism. It offers insights into the nation's military strategies, political decisions, and the impact of these actions on both domestic and international fronts. The 2007 update includes recent developments and shifts in policy, making it a relevant resource for understanding Canada's evolving role in global security issues.

The updated edition explores the evolution of Canada's labour movement, emphasizing the impact of globalization on national workers' organizations. It offers fresh insights and discussions that reflect contemporary challenges faced by labor groups, making it a relevant resource for understanding the intersection of local and global labor dynamics.

Most of us know bits and pieces of our history but would like to be more sure of how it all fits together. The trick is to find a history that is so absorbing you will want to read it from beginning to end. With this book, Desmond Morton, one of Canada’s most noted and highly respected historians, shows how the choices we can make at the dawn of the 21st century have been shaped by history. Morton is keenly aware of the links connecting our present, our past, and our future, and in one compact and engrossing volume he pulls off the remarkable feat of bringing it all together – from the First Nations before the arrival of the Europeans to the failure of the Charlottetown accord and Jean Chretien’s third term as prime minister. His acute observations on the Diefenbaker era, the effects of the post-war influx of immigrants, the flag debate, the baby boom, the Trudeau years and the constitutional crisis, the Quebec referendum, and the rise of the Canadian Alliance all provide an invaluable background to understanding the way Canada works today.

A fully updated edition of the Canadian classic. Most of us know bits and pieces of our history but would like to be more sure of how it all fits together. The trick is to find a history that is so absorbing you will want to read it from beginning to end. With this expanded, seventh edition of A Short History of Canada, readers need look no further. Desmond Morton, one of Canada's most highly respected historians, is keenly aware of the ways in which our past informs the present, and in one compact and engrossing volume, he pulls off the remarkable feat of bringing it all together -- from the First Nations before the arrival of the Europeans, to Confederation, to Stephen Harper's prime ministership, to Justin Trudeau's victory in the 2015 election. His acute observations on the Diefenbaker era, the effects of the post-war influx of immigrants, the Trudeau years and the constitutional crisis, the Quebec referendum, the rise of the Canadian Alliance, and Canada under Harper's governance, all provide an invaluable background to understanding the way Canada works today and its direction in years to come.

The book offers a profound exploration of Canada through the lens of respected historian Desmond Morton. It celebrates the country's diverse regions and fosters a deeper understanding of its people and culture. Morton's insights provide readers with a meaningful connection to Canada's history and identity, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to appreciate the nation's rich heritage.