The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada by John Ibbitson
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The Duel: Diefenbaker, Pearson and the Making of Modern Canada by John Ibbitson. And Diefenbaker's Bill of Rights laid the groundwork for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Diefenbaker was the better politician, though. The Duel by John Ibbitson. Author John Ibbitson. Title The Duel. The Duel by John Ibbitson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description NATIONAL BESTSELLERA GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARThe brilliant, critically-acclaimed story of two legendary leaders who fought each other relentlessly, but between them created today's BESTSELLERA GLOBE AND MAIL BEST BOOK OF THE YEARThe brilliant, critically-acclaimed story of two legendary leaders who fought each other relentlessly, but between them created today's Diefenbaker has been unfairly treated by history. Although he wrestled with personal demons, his governments launched major reforms in public health care, law reform and immigration. On his watch, First Nations on reserve obtained the right to vote and the federal government began to open up the North. He established Canada as a leader in the struggle against apartheid in South Africa, and took the first steps in making Canada a leader in the fight against nuclear proliferation. And Diefenbaker's Bill of Rights laid the groundwork for the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He set in motion many of the achievements credited to his successor, Lester B. Pearson. Pearson, in turn, gave coherence to Diefenbaker's piecemeal reforms. He also pushed Parliament to adopt a new, and now much-loved, Canadian flag against Diefenbaker's fierce opposition. Pearson understood that if Canada were to be taken seriously as a nation, it must develop a stronger sense of was superbly prepared for the role of prime minister- decades of experience at External Affairs, respected by leaders from Washington to Delhi to Beijing, the only Canadian to win the Nobel Prize for Peace. Diefenbaker was the better politician, though. If Pearson walked with ease in the halls of power, Diefenbaker connected with the farmers and small-town merchants and others left outside the inner circles. Diefenbaker was one of the great orators of Canadian political life; Pearson spoke with a slight was the first to get his name in the papers, as a crusading attorney- Diefenbaker for the Defence, champion of the little man. But he struggled as a politician, losing five elections before making it into the House of Commons, until his ascension to the Progressive Conservative leadership in 1956 through a freakish political a young university professor, Pearson caught the attention of the powerful men who were shaping Canada's first true department of foreign affairs, rising to prominence as the helpful fixer, the man both sides trusted, the embodiment of a new country that had earned its place through war in the counsels of the great powers- ambassador, undersecretary, minister, peacemaker. Everyone knew he was destined to be prime minister. But in 1957, destiny took a they faced each other, Diefenbaker v Pearson, across the House of Commons, leaders of their parties, each determined to wrest and hold power, in a decade-long contest that would shake and shape the country. Details ISBN 0771003285 ISBN-13 9780771003288 Title The Duel Author John Ibbitson Format Paperback Year 2025 Pages 456 Publisher McClelland & Stewart Inc. GEItemID:172836205; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
