The Origins of Canadian Politics: A Comparative Approach

by Gordon T. Stewart

Book Overview

The conditions of colonial politics in Canada between 1760 and 1848produced features that became permanent landmarks of post-ConfederationCanadian politics -- sharp partisan battles, intense use of patronage,strong one-man dominance in party leadership, and a 'statist'orientation not only in government in Ottawa but also in Ontario andQuebec. In this compelling book Gordon Stewart deals with these topicsin an original way by placing Canadian politics...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 077480260X
• ISBN13: 9780774802604
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.