Marching as to war : Canada's turbulent years, 1899-1953
Title
:
Marching as to war : Canada's turbulent years, 1899-1953
Personal Author EPSB
:
Pierre, Berton
Summary
:
Brings to life the first half of the twentieth century in Canada's past, when young men marched off to war in the Boer War in South Africa, to the Great War in Europe, the Second World War and, finally, to the Korean War. Describes how the experience of war helped bind Canada together as a nation while at the same time revealing deep schisms in society. Chronicles the change in Canada's dependence upon Great Britain and traces the gradual emergence of an independent nation, caught in a love-hate relationship with the United States.
Other Title
:
Canada's turbulent years, 1899-1953
Year Published
:
2002
Physical Description
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632 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
Subject
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South African War, 1899-1902 -- Canada.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Canada.
Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Canada.
Geographic Term
:
Canada -- History -- 20th century.
Summary
:
Brings to life the first half of the twentieth century in Canada's past, when young men marched off to war in the Boer War in South Africa, to the Great War in Europe, the Second World War and, finally, to the Korean War. Describes how the experience of war helped bind Canada together as a nation while at the same time revealing deep schisms in society. Chronicles the change in Canada's dependence upon Great Britain and traces the gradual emergence of an independent nation, caught in a love-hate relationship with the United States.
ISBN
:
9780385258197
Publisher
:
Toronto : Anchor Canada, 2002.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
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| Edmonton Christian High | 971.06 BER | Book | 30905000098248 | Non-Fiction |