A Brief History of Canada FROM THE PUBLISHER
Canada is all too often considered a mere extension of the United States, and it is no accident that the Canadian&150;U.S. border is perhaps the most stable and peaceful on earth. Most Americans and, in truth, some Canadians, know embarrassingly little about our quiet 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, A Brief History of Canada fills this gap with twenty authoritative chapters that combine solid reference value with helpful analysis.
Beginning with the exploration of the Northern American frontier and continuing through the rise and fall of the French and British empires to the foundations of Canadian nationhood and the present day, A Brief History of Canada provides details unparalleled in a singlevolume reference.
Among the topics covered are:
• The wilderness and the first peoples
• The colonization of New France
• The beginning of the fur trade
• British rule
• Immigration and western settlement
• The Urban Reform movement
• Relations with the United States
• PostCold War diplomacy;
• and more.
FROM THE CRITICS
Library Journal
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 Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.
Booknews
Explains forces that have driven Canada's development over the last 400 years, in an attempt to motivate Canadian and non-Canadian readers to become more interested in Canada and to appreciate its complexities and subtleties. Material is organized in five chronological sections, from the pre-settlement era to the present. Includes some 20 b&w photos and eight maps. The author is a senior lecturer at Innis College, University of Toronto, and a member of the university's Center for Urban and Community Studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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