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The Life And Work Of Sir John Thompson, Prime Minister Of Canada

The Life And Work Of Sir John Thompson, Prime Minister Of Canada

Hopkins, John Castell
Aberdeen, Lord

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Political BiographiesCanadian HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162978252
ISBN13: 9781162978253
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 144
Weight: 0.44
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life and Work of Sir John Thompson, Prime Minister of Canada is a comprehensive biography of one of Canada's most influential political figures. Written by John Castell Hopkins, the book delves into the personal and professional life of Sir John Thompson, who served as Canada's fourth prime minister from 1892 until his untimely death in 1894.The book begins by exploring Thompson's early years, including his education and legal career, before moving on to his political rise. Hopkins delves into Thompson's time as a member of parliament, his appointment as minister of justice, and his eventual ascension to the prime minister's office.Throughout the book, Hopkins provides a detailed account of Thompson's political achievements, including his work on the Manitoba Schools Question and his efforts to expand Canada's trade relations. At the same time, he also examines Thompson's personal life, including his marriage to Annie Affleck and his struggles with alcoholism.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, speeches, and official documents, Hopkins paints a vivid portrait of Thompson's life and legacy. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, politics, or biography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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