Canadian History For Dummies [Paperback]

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 Chrétien's decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal.

Introduction.

PART I: WHEN WORLD'S COLLIDE.

Chapter 1. First Nations.

Chapter 2. First Contact.

PART II: THE RISE OF NEW FRANCE (1608—1701).

Chapter 3. The Early Years.

Chapter 4. Life in New France.

Chapter 5. The Fur Wars.

PART III: THE FALL OF NEW FRANCE (1701—1766).

Chapter 6. Acadia.

Chapter 7. The Conquest.

Chapter 8. Aftermath.

PART IV: CANADA: THE FAILED REPUBLIC? (1766—1838).

Chapter 9. Canada and the American Revolution.

Chapter 10. The war of 1812.

Chapter 11. The Rebellions of 1837.

PART V: THE ROADS TO CONFEDERATION (1838—1891).

Chapter 12. The Fight for Responsible Government.

Chapter 13. The Confederation Waltz.

Chapter 14. From Sea to Sea.

PART VI: THE END OF ENGLISH CANADA (1891—1929).

Chapter 15. Suuny Ways : The Laurier Years.

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