Illustrated History of Canada

The first comprehensive, single-volume account of Canada’s history, this bestselling guide is a must-have reference for anyone curious about the country’s fascinating past. Hundreds of engravings, lithographs, cartoons, maps, posters, and photographs complement the text, creating a sweeping chronicle of the country from its earliest times to the present day.

Montreal Gazette

This book presents the sweep of Canadian history, and a grand sweep it is.

Craig Brown is a Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Toronto and author of several major works in Canadian history, including Robert Laird Borden, A Biography. He is past President of the Canadian Historical Association, and President of the Academy of Humanities and Social Sciences of the Royal Society of Canada.

The six scholars who contributed to The Illustrated History of Canada are:

Ramsay Cook is a Professor Emeritus of History at York University. He is the author of several books and is one of Canada's best known historians.

Christopher Moore is a Toronto writer whose works include the award-winning Louisbourg Portraits, 1867: How the Fathers Made a Deal, the children's history The Story of Canada, and the best-selling photo history, Canada: Our Century.

Desmond Morton writes political, military, and industrial relations history. He is the author of many books including A Short History of Canada and When Your Number's Up: Canadian Soldiers and the First World War.

Arthur Ray is Professor of History at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of several books including Indians and the Fur Trade.

Peter Waite is Professor Emeritus of History at Dalhousie University. He is the author of many books including The Man From Halifax.

Graeme Wynn is a Professor of Geography at the University of British Columbia. He is the author of Timber Colony and a contributor to historical and geographical journals and The Historical Atlas of Canada.