The call of the world : a political memoir / Bill Graham.
The call of the world : a political memoir / Bill Graham.
By
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Graham, Bill, 1939-
Publication Date
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2016
Publication Information
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Vancouver, BC : On Point Press,
Physical Description
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viii, 470 p., [32] p. of plates : ill.
Subject Term
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Cabinet officers -- Canada -- Biography.
Politicians -- Canada -- Biography.
Lawyers -- Canada -- Biography.
College teachers -- Canada -- Biography.
War on Terrorism, 2001-2009.
Afghan War, 2001-2021 -- Participation, Canadian.
Geographic Term
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Canada -- Armed Forces -- Afghanistan.
Canada -- Military policy.
Canada -- Politics and government -- 20th century.
Canada -- Foreign relations -- 1945-
Series
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C.D. HOWE SERIES IN CANADIAN POLITICAL HISTORY
C.D. HOWE SERIES IN CANADIAN POLITICAL HISTORY.
Summary
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Bill Graham - Canada's minister of foreign affairs and minister of defence during the years following 9/11 - takes us on a personal journey from his Vancouver childhood to important behind-the-scenes moments in recent global history. He recounts meetings with world leaders, contextualizes important geopolitical relationships, and offers observations on backstage politics. He explains Canada's decision not to participate in the 2003 invasion of Iraq and makes a passionate case for why international law offers the best hope for a safer, more prosperous, and just world.
Language
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English
ISBN
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9780774890007
General Note
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Includes index.
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Arnold's Cove | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Baie Verte | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Bishop's Falls | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Bonavista | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Burin | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Cape St. George | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Carbonear | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Carmanville | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Change Islands | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Codroy Valley | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Cow Head | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Deer Lake | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Fortune | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Gambo | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Glovertown | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Grand Bank | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Grand Falls-Windsor - Harmsworth | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Greenspond | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Harbour Breton | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Harry's Harbour | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
L'Anse Au Loup | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Labrador City | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Lewisporte | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Lourdes | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Norris Arm | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Port aux Basques | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Rocky Harbour | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Springdale | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
St. Anthony | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
St. George's | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
St. John's - A.C. Hunter | ADULT BIO - BASEMENT | Adult Biography - Basement | B G76 | |
St. John's - Michael Donovan | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
St. Lawrence | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Stephenville - Kindale | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Stephenville Crossing | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Trepassey | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Trinity Bay North | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | 2016 |
Twillingate | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Victoria | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |
Winterton | Adult Bio | Adult Biography | B G76 | |