Canada: An Illustrated History

For a country that is only 150 years old, Canada sure has a rich, varied and intriguing history. All of which is on display in the revised and expanded edition of CANADA : AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY by Derek Hayes.

The new 296 page book by Douglas & McIntyre features detailed text accompanied by illustrations, maps, paintings, posters, stamps, drawings, cartoons and archival photographs. 

Readers will learn about aboriginal settlements, the arrival of the Europeans, Confederation, Canada's contribution to two World Wars, the Avro Arrow fiasco, the start of peacekeeping operations, Trudeaumania, the October Crisis, terrorist attacks on Canadian soil and coverage of the 2015 election of Justin Trudeau.

Whether you are a new Canadian or a born-and-bred one, Mr. Hayes’ book is a great read and deserves a place on your coffee table.