In these lively, timely, and contentious essays J.L. Granatstein
takes on one of the ?hoary central myths? of Canadian history and
historiography: that the Liberals sold out Canada to the United
States. It is a myth, he claims, perpetuated by Conservative
historians such as David Creighton and George Grant, and by
socialists like James Laxer. The original villain of this
long-running melodrama is not the Liberals, the author maintains,
but Britain.
Focusing on events surrounding the first and second world wars
and the old War, Granatstein argues that Canadian governments, both
Liberal and Conservative, turned to the south of economic ties only
when their efforts to form such ties with Britain failed, and for
defence only when Britain was too weak to guarantee Canadian
security.
As Canadians continue to argue with each other about the
benefits of a cosier relationship with out American cousins,
Granatstein provides a salutary reminder that the historical roots
of the debate stretch not only across the forty-ninth parallel but
back across the Atlantic too.
General
Imprint: |
University of Toronto Press
|
Country of origin: |
Canada |
Series: |
Heritage |
Release date: |
June 1989 |
First published: |
June 1989 |
Authors: |
J. L Granatstein
|
Dimensions: |
214 x 140 x 8mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
82 |
Edition: |
2nd Revised edition |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8020-6746-3 |
Categories: |
Books >
Humanities >
History >
General
Books >
History >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8020-6746-8 |
Barcode: |
9780802067463 |
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