Canadian History for Dummies

9781894413190

1894413199

More than 250 Web sites included!Bone up on the essentials of Canada's historyFull 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 rocksWill Ferguson is the author of Why I Hate Canadians and Bastards & Boneheads: Canada's Glorious Leaders Past and Present-two critically acclaimed books about Canadian history and culture. He has lived and worked in every region of Canada, from Ontario to P.E.I., from Quebec to B.C.The Dummies WayExplanations in plain English"Get in, get out" informationIcons and other navigational aidsTear-out cheat sheetTop ten listsA dash of humour and funGet Smart!www.dummies.comRegister to win cool prizesBrowse exclusive articles and excerptsGet a free Dummies Daily e-mail newsletterChat with authors and preview other booksTalk to us, ask questions, get answers