
Sir John A. Macdonald
The Macdonald Question: Changing Interpretations of Canada’s First Prime Minister For generations, Sir John A….
The Macdonald Question: Changing Interpretations of Canada’s First Prime Minister For generations, Sir John A. Macdonald stood unchallenged as the architect of Confederation, the unyielding force who willed a disparate collection of colonies into a nation. Schoolchildren were told of his vision, his determination, his genius for politics. His flaws—his drinking, his partisanship—were acknowledged with…
Podcast Series The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island By Barry Gough Barry Gough’s The Curious Passage of Richard Blanshard: First Governor of Vancouver Island is a meticulously researched and compelling account of an oft-overlooked figure in Canadian colonial history. Gough, a distinguished historian and authority on maritime and Pacific Northwest…
Macdonald Article By Greg Piasetzki Podcast Editorial School Name Changes Video Interview A Review of Sir John A. Macdonald saved more Indigenous lives… By Greg Scott Greg Piasetzki’s article, Sir John A. Macdonald Saved More Indigenous Lives than Any Other Prime Minister, in The 1867 Project, stands as a bold assertion of traditional historical analysis…
By Greg Scott The transformation of the media landscape in recent years is profound, marking a significant departure from traditional journalism’s foundational principles towards a more sensationalist and speculative approach. This change reflects a broader cultural and technological evolution, deeply influenced by the rise of digital media and the subsequent shifts in content consumption habits….
By Patrice Dutil Sir John A. Macdonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885 Review – Greg Scott Watch Interview about the Book A Review of Patrice Dutil’s Sir John A. Macdonald and the Apocalyptic Year 1885 Patrice Dutil’s Sir John A. Macdonald and the Apocalyptic Year 1885 is a remarkable study of a pivotal year in…
By Tim Cook The Good Allies: A Masterful Account of Canada’s Wartime Transformation Review By Greg Scott Click to listen to Interview about THE GOOD ALLIES The Good Allies: A Masterful Account of Canada’s Wartime Transformation Review By Greg Scott Tim Cook’s The Good Allies is an enthralling examination of Canada’s pivotal role during the…
Barry Gough, the distinguished historian, has embarked on an enthralling voyage of historical exploration with his captivating podcasts, which are available on his website. The inaugural series of these podcasts delves deep into the life and legacy of Richard Blanshard, the inaugural Governor of the Colony of Vancouver Island. Gough’s storytelling prowess and meticulous research…
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