John A. Macdonald
A biography of Canada’s first prime minister, a legendary political strategist who helped found a new nation in 1867.
Shocked by Canada’s 1837 rebellions, John A. Macdonald sought to build alliances and avoid future conflicts. Thanks to financial worries and an alcohol problem, he almost quit politics in 1864. The challenge of building Confederation harnessed his skills, and in 1867 he became the ...
A biography of Canada’s first prime minister, a legendary political strategist who helped found a new nation in 1867.
Shocked by Canada’s 1837 rebellions, John A. Macdonald sought to build alliances and avoid future conflicts. Thanks to financial worries and an alcohol problem, he almost quit politics in 1864. The challenge of building Confederation harnessed his skills, and in 1867 he became the ...
