Canadian History for Dummies

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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

Will 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.

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