Conflict and Compromise: Post-Confederation Canada

by Raymond B. Blake, Jeffrey A. Keshen, Norman J. Knowles

Driven by its strong narrative, Conflict and Compromise presents Canadian history chronologically, allowing a better understanding of the interrelationships between events. Its main objective is to demonstrate that although Canadian history has been marked by cleavages and conflicts, there has been a continual process of negotiation and a need for compromise which has enabled Canada to develop into arguably one of the most successful and pluralistic countries in the world. The authors have drawn from all genres characterizing the present state of Canadian historiography, including social, military, cultural, political, and economic approaches. In doing so their aim is to challenge readers to engage with debates and interpretations about the past rather than simply to study for an exam. The second volume begins with the nation-building project that got underway in 1864 and ends in the present. The book is illustrated with over 60 images, maps, and figures, all designed to support its mission to provide intellectual curiosity.

368 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 23, 2017

Reviews

[Seth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a required text for my history course at university, really enjoyed the book and it was informative showing views from both sides of Canadian history. The writing style was easy to follow and a fun read, the authors did a great job.