A history of the Canadian peoples

Bumsted, J. M. (John Michael) 1938- (author.).

Summary: This work provides an overview of the economy, society, the family, and culture, as well as political and constitutional issues in Canada. Sidebars offer perspectives on the experiences of early explorers, settlers and portraits of leading figures.

Record details

ISBN: 9780195439311 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
ISBN: 0195439317 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
Physical Description: print
xxiii, 590 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour maps ; 26 cm
Edition: Fourth edition.
Publisher: Don Mills, Ont. ; Oxford University Press, 2011.
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [565]-570) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

1. The Beginnings - 2. Struggling for a Continent, 1627-1758 - 3. Becoming and Remaining British, 1759-1815 - 4. Relying on Resources, 1815-1840 - 5. Becoming a Nation, 1840-1867 - 6. Expanding the Nation, 1867-1885 - 7. Becoming Modern, 1885-1914 - 8. Two Wars and a Depression, 1914-1945 - 9. Prospering Together, 1945-1960 - 10. Edging Towards the Abyss, 1958-1972 - 11. Coming Apart, 1972-1992 - 12. Freefalling into the Twenty-First Century, 1992-2001 - 13. From 9/11 to the G20