Political science

  • Polish Orphans of Tengeru The Dramatic Story of Their Long Journey to Canada 1941-49

    Creator

    Taylor, Lynne

    Abstract

    Polish Orphans of Tengeru is the story of 123 Polish Catholic Displaced Person (DP) orphans who were brought to Canada from East Africa in 1949 as part of the settlement of the postwar DP crisis. They arrived in East Africa in a mass exodus of Poles out of the gulags of Siberia in 1942 and 1943. As they were being moved from Tanganyika in 1949, through Italy and Germany to Canada, the situation became an international incident.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Storms of Controversy The Secret Avro Arrow Files Revealed

    Creator

    Campagna, Palmiro

    Rohmer, Richard

    Abstract

    The development of the Avro Arrow was a remarkable Canadian achievement. Its mysterious cancellation in February 1959 prompted questions that have long gone unanswered. What role did the Central Intelligence Agency play in the scrapping of the project? Who in Canada’s government was involved in that decision? What, if anything, did Canada get in return? Who ordered the blowtorching of all the prototypes? And did Arrow technology find its way into the American Stealth fighter/bomber program?

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Doing the Continental A New Canadian-American Relationship

    Creator

    Dyment, David

    Rae, Bob

    Abstract

    Advance Praise for Doing the Continental: "Everyone has opinions about the state of Canada-U.S. relations, but few have the knowledge to provide informed judgments. Professor Dyment happily falls into the latter category. While some of the prescriptions are controversial, this concise book has been carefully thought out and provides excellent grist for the Canadian policy mill. Doing the Continental is a must read for those interested in Canadian-American relations." Michael Kergin, Canada’s Ambassador to the United States, 2000 to 2005.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Une guerre difficile Points de vue sur l'insurrection et les FOS

    Creator

    Spencer, Emily

    Abstract

    L'ouvrage intitulé Une guerre difficile : Points de vue sur l'insurrection et les FOS aborde les concepts théoriques liés aux insurrections et à la pratique de la guerre irrégulière. Le présent volume s'intéresse dans une large mesure aux forces d'opérations spéciales, car elles constituent un élément intégral des mesures de contre insurrection. Ce recueil aidera les membres de la profession des armes à comprendre ce qu'est l'insurrection, ou plus précisément peut-être, la contre-insurrection et ses éléments connexes caractéristiques.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Now You Know Royalty

    Creator

    Lennox, Doug

    Abstract

    We're all familiar with the trials and tribulations of the current British Royal Family, but there are more than 25 royal families that still wield power in the world today from Japan and Thailand to Saudi Arabia and Scandinavia. The crown prince of Q&A, Doug Lennox, is at it again, this time with a cornucopia of facts and frivolities about the escapades, excesses, and extravagances of the world's monarchies, past and present. From betrayal and beheadings to pageantry and privilege, discover the truth about life behind the castle walls.

    Publisher (Source)

    [S.l.]

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • A Dirty, Trifling Piece of Business Volume 1: The Revolutionary War as Waged from Canada in 1781

    Creator

    Watt, Gavin K.

    Morrison, James F.

    Smy, William A.

    Abstract

    By 1781, the sixth year of the American rebellion, British strategic focus had shifted from the northern states to concentrate in the south. Canada’s governor, Frederick Haldimand, was responsible for the defence of the Crown’s largest colony against the threat of Franco-American invasion, while assisting overall British strategy.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Rebels on the Great Lakes Confederate Naval Commando Operations Launched from Canada, 1863-1864

    Creator

    Bell, John

    Abstract

    In 1863–1864, Confederate naval operations were launched from Canada against America, with an unexpected impact on North America’s future. Since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, a myth has persisted that the hijackers entered the United States from Canada. This is completely untrue. Nevertheless, there was a time during the U.S. Civil War when attacks on America were launched from Canada, but the aggressors were mostly fellow Americans engaged in a secessionist struggle.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Young Royals on Tour William & Catherine in Canada

    Creator

    Blizzard, Christina

    Abstract

    A day-by-day celebration in words and photographs of the young couple’s first tour of Canada. On April 29, 2011, Prince William of Wales married Catherine Middleton at Westminster Abbey in London. The newlyweds’ first royal tour took place in Canada from June 30 to July 8. People across the country rejoiced with the couple as they made their way through a land that holds special significance for the Royal Family, emphasizing and renewing the bond with Canada.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • The Canadian Federal Election of 2011

    Creator

    Pammett, Jon H.

    Dornan, Christopher

    Abstract

    Written by the foremost authorities, The Canadian Federal Election of 2011 provides a complete investigation of all aspects of the campaigns and the outcome of the election. The Canadian Federal Election of 2011 is a comprehensive analysis of all aspects of the campaign and election outcome.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié
  • Getting Back in the Game A Foreign Policy Handbook for Canada

    Creator

    Heinbecker, Paul

    Abstract

    Paul Heinbecker has a compelling vision for the future of Canadian foreign policy and argues that Canada still has a role to play in the rehabilitation of global governance. Has Canada lost its place in the world? Are we destined for a future as a middle power, denied a seat at the "grown-ups table"? Some would argue yes, that decades of neglect and inattention have rendered Canadian foreign policy ineffective at best and non-existent at worst. Paul Heinbecker disagrees. The golden days of Lester B.

    Publisher (Source)

    Toronto

    Dundurn

    Non spécifié