Destinies: Canadian History Since Confederation, 7th edition

by R. Douglas Francis, Richard Jones, Donald B. Smith

Canadian History Since Confederation, Seventh Edition, explores the history of Canada in a readable, clearly organized, and engaging way. Building on the success of previous editions, this text continues to reflect the dominant trends and research in Canadian history. The chronological approach helps students understand how events developed over time and includes the contribution of all who shaped Canada, including Aboriginals, immigrants, women, and minority groups. This up-to-date edition brings a more critical focus on history, challenging students to think about how we came to be who we are.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Canada

608 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1988

Reviews

[Daniel Kukwa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was one of my university history textbooks. I've read far better, far more effective Canadian history texts...but I've also read far worse. I might have given it three stars for its competence...but the microscopic font chosen for this edition makes me want to hurl it against a wall in frustration.

[Glen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dated but solid history with a laudable chapter devoted to aboriginal (First Nations) relations. Canada's colonial history, replete with racism and bigotry galore, just like it's big noisy neighbor to the south, is on full display here, as is its ongoing efforts to establish a place of honor for itself among the world's great nations. There is too little in this book on the influence of environmentalism in Canadian social life, but it is well-researched and well-documented, essentially a textbook written for college-level audiences.

[Moira]

I’m not sure I want to rate this when I haven’t done the exam for this class yet and my prof co-wrote this, but I have some issues with this textbook.

[Mabel Opoku · Rating 5 out of 5]

Want to learn more about Canadian history? Then this is a must read.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good background reader that takes you on a journey of Canadian history from Confederation to about the time when Stephen Harper took office as Prime Minister. Good for the "big picture."