Canadian History for Dummies (For Dummies (History, Biography & Politics))

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This new edition of Canadian History For Dummies takes readers on a thrilling ride through Canadian history, from indigenous native cultures and early French and British settlements through Paul Martin's shaky minority government. This timely update features all the latest, up-to-the-minute findings in historical and archeological research. In his trademark irreverent style, Will Ferguson celebrates Canada's double-gold in hockey at the 2002 Olympics, investigates Jean Chrétien's decision not to participate in the war in Iraq, and dissects the recent sponsorship scandal.

What Customers Say About Canadian History for Dummies (For Dummies (History, Biography & Politics)):

If you start to read the first pages of this book, you will not stop till you end it. I purchased this book by a recommendation from my friend. after reading this book.its amazing, smooth & easy.

Summarizing: this book is very nice for an overview, for ppl, who don't want to just touch on the subject (raising my hand), and for kids. However, there is one consequence to reading this book - most likely you will need some visuals (which the book lacks entirely - for a good reason), which will prompt you to use more serious works on Canadian History. For a novice, or a person, who is interested in History, this book will be a must-have. It narrates all Canadian history (almost up to present days) in a humorous easy-going way.

It's actually a page turner, who would have though. I felt he really cut through the BS and gave a fair look at Native, French and English sides of the story. I can't believe a history book is so much fun to read. As a Canadian who has been living in the US for 45 years I thought I should try to be a little more literate about my native history.

I find it to be a very welcome addition to my book collection. I've been exploring Canadian history quite a bit over the past few years, starting with picking up "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Canadian History" by Ann Douglas and the CBC's "Canada: A People's Hisotry." I found Will Ferguson's "Canadian History for Dummies" to be a humorous, fact filled, and very current overview of Canadian history (I bought it six months after it came out).

This is after all a "Dummies" book.Its readers by definition aren't familiar with the places being discussed. Very enjoyable, clear, concise with a bit of cheek. Would have given it 5 stars except for one glaring shortcoming-- Where are the maps. I purchased this book because I've long wondered why that portion of Canada south of the St. Some maps would have been very useful to put the narrative information into context. colonies. Lawrence River didn't get lumped in with the U.S. That question was answered, along with a lot of others.