Publisher's Synopsis
Join us in these captivating tales of significant events and interesting characters from Canada's past!
Do you have a keen interest in Canadian history?
Do you want to learn about the historical figures and events that laid the foundations for modern-day Canada?
Are you looking for a guide that appreciates the diversity and complexity of Canadian history?
From indigenous beginnings and European explorations through Confederation and modern challenges - Canada has seen its share of diverse cultural, social, and political events - and this book will guide you through it all.
In this book, you will:
- Dive into the background of Canadian Indigenous communities.
- Learn about the role French explorer Jacques Cartier played in Canadian history.
- Explore the past of the Huron-Wendat people, their society, and their culture.
- Uncover the roots of French-Canadian identity, including their unique cultural heritage, language, and religion.
- Gain a better understanding of the Canadian Confederation from enchanting stories.
- Understand the excitement, challenges, and impacts of the Klondike Fever era.
- Learn about Canada's pivotal role and sacrifice in World War I.
- Explore riveting stories from the Avro Arrow Saga.
- Understand the public reaction resolution, as well as the immediate and long-term impact the October Crisis had on Canadian society, law, and politics.
- Read about how human rights and legislative change in Canada have evolved over recent years.
This book brings together captivating narratives from different eras of the country's history by illuminating key events and influential figures and offering a broad yet intimate understanding of Canada's evolution.
