TITLE:
King : William Lyon Mackenzie King : a life guided by the hand of destiny / Allan Levine.
Publication Date:
2011
Publication Information:
Vancouver, B.C. : Douglas & McIntyre,
Physical Description:
515 p., [24] p. of plates : ill., ports., facsim.
480 p.
Subject Term:
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
Mackenzie King loosened the Imperial connection with Britain and was wary of American power, yet he loved all things British and acted like a praised schoolboy when Churchill or FDR treated him as an equal. A brilliant tactician who was committed to Canadian unity, King introduced unemployment insurance, family allowances and old-age pensions. He was also insecure, craved flattery, and was prone to fantasy - especially about the Tory conspiracy against him.
Language:
English
ISBN:
9781553655602
