Life And Times Of The Right Honorable Sir John A. MacDonald, Premier Of The Dominion Of Canada

By Rudolf Baumbach

Book Overview

The book ""Life And Times Of The Right Honorable Sir John A. MacDonald, Premier Of The Dominion Of Canada"" by Joseph Edmund Collins is a comprehensive biography of one of Canada's most prominent political figures. The book chronicles the life and career of Sir John A. MacDonald, who served as the first Prime Minister of Canada from 1867 to 1873 and again from 1878 to 1891.The author provides a detailed account of MacDonald's childhood, education, and early career as a lawyer and politician. He also delves into MacDonald's personal life, including his marriage, family, and personal struggles.The book covers MacDonald's political achievements, including his role in the Confederation of Canada, his efforts to promote Canadian unity, and his economic policies. It also explores his challenges and controversies, such as his handling of the Pacific Scandal and his controversial policies towards Indigenous peoples.Throughout the book, Collins provides a nuanced and balanced portrait of MacDonald, highlighting his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. He also places MacDonald's life and career in the context of Canada's history, providing readers with a broader understanding of the country's development during the late 19th century.Overall, ""Life And Times Of The Right Honorable Sir John A. MacDonald, Premier Of The Dominion Of Canada"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in Canadian history and politics.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430492147
• ISBN13: 9781430492146
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 640 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"