A Brief History of Canada (Brief History Of....)

by Barry Youngerman (Author), ShaistaWahab (Author)

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  Hardcover
  2007

  $3.31

  Canada is all too often considered a mere extension of the United States, and it is no accident that the Canadian-U.S. border is perhaps the most stable and peaceful on earth. Most Americans know little about our quiet neighbor's unique history - from its first sighting by the Norse to its full confederation in 1867 to today's social democracy. Now, including more material than ever with a brand-new look, A Brief History of Canada, Second Edition fills this gap with authoritative chapters that combine solid reference value with helpful analysis. 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, Second Edition provides unparalleled details in a single-volume reference. All material in this edition has been thoroughly updated and expanded to reflect the most recent