A History of the Canadian Peoples

Fifth Edition

J. M. Bumsted and Michael C. Bumsted

Balanced. The fourth edition has been revised to offer a more balanced division of pre- and post-Confederation periods, enhancing the text's flexibility for use in semester-long or full-year courses.
Engaging. Bumsted's clear and lively style weaves together social, political, and economic history, providing students with an accessible and appealing narrative.
Contemporary. Brand new historiographical essays contributed by historians from across the country demonstrate the continued research and interest in the discipline.
Current. Includes the most-up-to-date research throughout, including a fully updated final chapter, "Into the New Millennium," detailing the latest events in Canada's history and how they relate to the past.
Visual. An outstanding art program, featuring over 200 pieces of art, is integrated throughout, helping students visualize the story of Canada's history.
Timelines. Chapter-opening timelines offer students a brief overview of major historical events and help situate them in relation to one another.
Boxes. A new, thematic box program features primary source documents, provides additional background, context, biographies of lesser-known figures, and highlights important pieces of material so that students are exposed to more than just major events, people, and places.
Supplementary Material. A strong and varied suite of ancillary material - including a primary source library, visual history unit, student study guide, PowerPoint slides, test generator, and image bank - ensures comprehensive instructor support and in-depth student engagement.

A History of the Canadian Peoples

Fifth Edition

J. M. Bumsted and Michael C. Bumsted

Description

Now in its fifth edition, A History of the Canadian Peoples covers our nation's history from pre-contact to present day in one concise volume. Political, cultural, social, and economic histories are woven together in a seamless narrative to present a fascinating and comprehensive look at how Canada has been shaped over centuries.

The fifth edition has been thoroughly revised throughout and offers a more balanced coverage of pre- and post-Confederation periods. A new thematic box program, featuring new Material Culture boxes, provides context, additional background, biographies, and unique perspectives on lesser known people and events. All-new end-of-chapter historiography essays have been contributed by historians from across the country, highlighting on-going research and scholarship.

A History of the Canadian Peoples

Fifth Edition

J. M. Bumsted and Michael C. Bumsted

List of Maps
Preface
Introduction: Understanding History
1. The Beginnings
2. Europe Settles In: Newfoundland, Acadia, New France
3. Struggling for a Continent, 1627-1763
4. Becoming and Remaining British, 1759-1815
5. Relying on Resources, 1815-1840
6. Becoming a Nation, 1840-1885
7. Becoming Modern, 1885-1915
8. Two Wars and a Depression, 1914-1945
9. Prospering Together, 1945-1960
10. Edging towards the Abyss, 1958-1972
11. Coming Apart, 1972-1992
12. Freefalling into the Twenty-First Century, 1992-2001
13. Into the New Millennium
Epilogue: The Speed and Balance of Canadian History
References
Index