"The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier: A Chronicle of Our Own Time" by Oscar D. Skelton explores Canada's political scene in the early 1900s, focusing on the era of Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. Skelton's account chronicles Laurier’s early life in Quebec, detailing the transformation of his upbringing and education into strong liberal ideals and a passion for politics, rather than his personal life. The book emphasizes the family legacy and rich intellectual environment that molded Laurier's character, leading him to law school and his first steps into the world of politics. By showcasing these defining moments, the book gives a thorough foundation for understanding Laurier's later influence on Canada's political development.
The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier: A Chronicle of Our Own Time
By Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas) Skelton
Witness the rise of a political leader whose early life shaped his commitment to liberal ideals and ultimately influenced the fate of a nation.
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About the AuthorOscar Douglas Skelton was a Canadian political economist and civil servant. Skelton was a loyal member of the Liberal Party, an expert on international affairs, and a nationalist who encouraged Canadians to pursue autonomy from the British Empire, and to take on what he proclaimed was "the work of the world."
Oscar Douglas Skelton was a Canadian political economist and civil servant. Skelton was a loyal member of the Liberal Party, an expert on international affairs, and a nationalist who encouraged Canadians to pursue autonomy from the British Empire, and to take on what he proclaimed was "the work of the world."
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