A History of the Canadian Peoples

Now in its fifth edition A History of the Canadian Peoples covers our nations history from pre-contact to present day in one concise volume. Political cultural social and economic histories are woven together in a seamless narrative to present a fascinating and comprehensive look at how Canada has been shaped over centuries. The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout and offers a more balanced coverage of pre- and post-Confederation periods. A new thematic box program featuring new Material Culture boxes provides context additional background biographies and unique perspectives on lesser known people and events. All-new end-of-chapter historiography essays have been contributed by historians from across the country highlighting on-going research and scholarship.