From the Last Spike to Pierre Trudeau, from Vimy Ridge to Terry Fox, from Bob and Doug McKenzie to Ben Johnson, from Sir John A. Macdonald to Kim Campbell— these subjects come to life in 100 images that touch us, unsettle us, or make us proud to be Canadian. Over 30 writers enrich the photos with in-depth commentary, creating a complex tapestry of experience that is nostalgic, entertaining, sometimes shocking, but always memorable. A book full of reminiscences, a book to browse through and share, this beautifully designed gallery of images offers a fascinating, often personal, perspective on great moments from our history. With introductory comments by Charlotte Gray, Deborah Morrison and Mark Reid, and noted contributors from across Canada, this will be the gift book of the fall. Contributors include Christie Blatchford, Michael Bliss, Tim Cook, Peter Desbarats, Will Ferguson, J.L. Granatstein, Rudyard Griffiths, Tina Loo, Peter Mansbridge, Ken McGoogan, Christopher Moore, Desmond Morton, Don Newman, Jacques Poitras, Dick Pound and Winona Wheeler.
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Mark Reid is the editor of Canada’s History. An award-winning journalist, he has worked as an editor, reporter, and photographer for Canwest News Service, the Calgary Herald, the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal, and the Saint John Times Globe. A graduate of Dalhousie University and the University of King’s College, Reid lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
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Excellent book that looks at many of the well known and, at least for me, not so well known events of Canadian history. The photographs present a fascinating visual history of Canada, while the accompanying essays are just as compelling. The essays are short (one page each) and informative, so several can be read in one sitting without being overwhelmed. An interesting way to journey through Canada's history, I like how the book focuses on 101 (not just 100) key events rather than giving a general overview. The first photograph is from 1843 and the last photo is from 2010.
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By Joe Adair
This is cultural marxist piffle. If you want Canadian history, look elsewhere. Sadly, this propaganda has become so ingrained that one needs to peruse a book before buying it.
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