{"product_id":"9781998365241","title":"The Making of Canada","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Making of Canada is a bold reimagining of Canada’s past, presenting the nation’s evolution through the stories of twenty diverse and fascinating individuals who at critical moments in time shaped its identity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMoving beyond the familiar names of Champlain and Macdonald, historian Greg Koabel, creator of the popular Nations of Canada podcast, shines a spotlight on lesser-known figures such as William Weston, the risk-taking merchant who gambled on Atlantic exploration, and Shingwaukonse, the visionary Ojibwe chief who pioneered resource-sharing negotiations with Canada’s government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom Indigenous leaders to Métis trailblazers and war heroes, Koabel interweaves personal lives with pivotal moments in Canada’s journey, demonstrating how individuals struggles, regional challenges, and cross-cultural exchanges built the foundations of a modern nation. This insightful and delightfully readable book dismantles the linear narrative of Canada’s history and reveals a more complex, diverse, and multi-faceted story, connecting Canada’s past with its present in surprising and thought-provoking ways.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alpine Book Peddlers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54041046286704,"sku":"9781998365241","price":37.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/0463\/8832\/files\/BNCImageAPI_96bba29b-e9f9-4ac9-a73c-ad9c1f7397ac.jpg?v=1784142638","url":"https:\/\/papervalebooks.com\/products\/9781998365241","provider":"Papervale Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}