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The lost prime ministers : Macdonald's successors Abbott, Thompson, Bowell, and Tupper / Michael Hill.
"From 1891 to 1896, between John A. Macdonald's and Wilfrid Laurier's tenures, four lesser-known men took on the mantle of leadership. Tory prime ministers John Abbott, John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper headed the government of this country in rapid succession. Each came to the job with qualifications and limitations, and each left after unexpectedly short terms. Yet these reluctant prime ministers are an important part of our political legacy. Their roles were much more than caretakers between the administrations of two great leaders. Personal tragedy, terrible health issues, backstabbing, and political manipulation, all led to their eventual downfalls. This is the dramatic saga of the lost leaders of Canada."-- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459749320 (trade paperback)
- Physical Description: 267 pages ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto : Dundurn Press, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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| Subject: | Prime ministers > Canada > Biography. Prime ministers > Canada > History > 19th century. Canada > Politics and government > 1878-1896. |
| Genre: | Biographies. Personal narratives. |
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| Stroud Branch | 971.0550922 Hil | 31681010266336 | NONFICPBK | Available | - |
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In just five years, between John A. Macdonaldâs and Wilfrid Laurierâs tenures, four lesser-known men took on the mantle of leadership. This is the dramatic saga of the lost leaders of Canada: Tory prime ministers John Abbott, John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper. - Ingram Publishing Services
After John A. Macdonaldâs death, four Tory prime ministers â each remarkable but all little known â rose to power and fell in just five years.
From 1891 to 1896, between John A. Macdonaldâs and Wilfrid Laurierâs tenures, four lesser-known men took on the mantle of leadership. Tory prime ministers John Abbott, John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper headed the government of Canada in rapid succession. Each came to the job with qualifications and limitations, and each left after unexpectedly short terms. Yet these reluctant prime ministers are an important part of our political legacy. Their roles were much more than caretakers between the administrations of two great leaders. Personal tragedy, terrible health issues, backstabbing, and political manipulation all led to their eventual downfalls. The Lost Prime Ministers is the dramatic saga of these overlooked Canadian leaders.
