Each of these histories provides the general reader with an accurate summary of the province's development from prehistoric to modern times, including the broad outline of major developments such as exploration, settlement, economic growth, and social and political development. Relations with the federal government are explained from the province's point of view. Each book is approximately 70 pages, containing 10-12 chapters, an index and a map of the province on the cover in the official provincial colours. Each book has been checked for accuracy, balance and readability by over half a dozen professional Canadian historians, editors, analysts and general readers. Price: $7.95.

A Short History of Manitoba mentions in particular the Riel Rebellion, the School Question, provincial rights, the rise and relative decline of Winnipeg, the growing conservatism of politics, and the way the Depression changed the province from a champion of provincial rights into a defender of strong federalism. ISBN0-920002-15-3

A Short History of Saskatchewan mentions in particular the North-West Rebellion, the achievement and limitations on provincial status in 1905, the way government handled successfully the problems facing a one-crop economy, the devastation of the Depression, the achievements of Canada's first socialist government, the introduction of Medicare, and the struggle to diversify the economy. ISBN 0-9694667-3-0

A Short History of Alberta mentions in particular the era of ranching, the achievement and limitations on provincial status in 1905, the revolt of the farmers, the way the Depression led to the radical Social Credit Government, and the way that government and the succeeding Conservative one successfully defended the province's interests and addressed its problems. ISBN 0-9694667-2-2

A Short History of BC mentions in particular the gold rush, Confederation and the problems implementing it, the growth of the province before World War I, the Depression, the spectacular development of the province during and after World War II, the Social Credit regime of "Wacky" Bennett, and the period up to the mid 1980s. ISBN 0-9694667-4-9

A Short History of Ontario covers settlement, the War of 1812, the Rebellions of 1837, Confederation, the growth of the province before World War I, Prohibition, the Depression, the development of the province during and after World War II, the Conservative regime, and the period up to the mid 1980s. ISBN 978-0-9694667-6-5.

A Short History of Nova Scotia mentions the expulsion of the Acadians, the arrival of the Loyalists, Responsible Government, the disastrous Confederation arrangement, one-party dominance, the 1920-39 depression, de-industrialization and strikes, post-war stagnation, and the revival under Robert Stanfield. ISBN 978-0-9694667-9-6.

A SHORT HISTORY OF ALBERTA

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