Canadian History for Dummies

More than 250 Web sites included! 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 leader Why Canada opted for evolution over revolutio How Canada became a savvy peacekeeping natio Lesser-known characters from Canada's pas That Canadian history rock 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. The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English ''Get in, get out'' information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humour and fun Get Smart! www.dummies.com Register to win cool prizes Browse exclusive articles and excerpts Get a free Dummies DailyTM e-mail newsletter Chat with authors and preview other books Talk to us, ask questions, get answer