Canadian History for Dummies

Résumé du livre

More than 250 Web sites included!

Bone up on the essentials of Canada's history

Full of great Canadian quotes and quips, this book takes you on a tour of dates, events, leaders, and themes that together tell Canada's story. From the Seven Years' War to the Quiet Revolution, this is your complete guide to Canada's rollicking past. Hang on — it's a wild ride!

Discover:

• Canada's greatest leaders
• Why Canada opted for evolution over revolution
• How Canada became a savvy peacekeeping nation
• Lesser-known characters from Canada's past
• That Canadian history rocks

The Dummies Way

• Explanations in plain English
• "Get in, get out" information
• Icons and other navigational aids
• Tear-out cheat sheet
• Top ten lists
• A dash of humour and fun

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