History of the Canadian Peoples: Beginnings to 1867 (Vol. I)

by Margaret Conrad, Alvin Finkel

Appropriate for introduction to Canadian history courses taught in universities and colleges. This third edition of The History of the Canadian Beginnings to 1867, Volume I has been revised to incorporate two new chapters, Chapter 15: Newfoundland and Labrador, 1815-1855 and Chapter 19: The Pacific Northwest, 1821-1860s. The text has been significantly redesigned and incorporates many new pedagogical features such as More to the Story; Historiographical Biography; Voices from the Past boxes.

Genres: History, Canada, Nonfiction, Textbooks

448 pages, Paperback

First published June 15, 2001

About the author

A specialist in the fields of Atlantic Canada and Women's history, Margaret Rose Conrad held the Canada Research Chair in Atlantic Canada Studies at the University of New Brunswick before retiring in 2009.

Reviews

[Thalia · Rating 3 out of 5]

While this book takes great interest in trying to approach history with more balance and include more social history (of which I find fascinating) I find the linear history hard to follow though. I find it difficult to reconcile what is happening in different parts of this continent at the same time. Perhaps I am just more sensitive to that because its the way I think

[Lesley · Rating 2 out of 5]

1st time = soooo boring!

2nd time = slightly less painful

[Jody Noelle D · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a bit if a nerd for Canadian History. This is great text. Well written. I enjoy it though it was very difficult to get through mainly because Canadian politics are very confusing.