Cohen, Andrew
Lester B. Pearson / Andrew Cohen ; with an introduction by John Ralston Saul (Series Editor). - 1st ed. - Toronto, ON : Penguin Canada, 2011. - 207 p. : cov. ill. ; 20 cm. - Extraordinary Canadians .
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1: The Making of Mike Chapter 2: The Happiest Years Chapter 3: The Loose-Jointed First Secretary Chapter 4: Pearson's War Chapter 5: Canada's Boy Wonder Chapter 6: Saving the World Chapter 7: The Wilderness Campaign Chapter 8: Pearson's Canada Chapter 9: The Middle Distance Bibliography
"In his 2 terms as prime minister, from 1963–1968, Lester B. Pearson oversaw the revamping of Canada through the introduction of Medicare, the Canada Pension Plan, the Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Auto Pact, and the new Maple Leaf flag. Pearson came to power after an impressive career as a diplomat, where he played a vital role in the creation of NATO and the United Nations, later serving as president of its General Assembly. He put Canada on the world stage when he won the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for his handling of the Suez Crisis, during which he brokered the formation of a UN peacekeeping force. Author Andrew Cohen, whose books have focused on Canada’s place in the world, is the perfect author to assess Pearson’s legacy. " (Publisher's website)
9780143055976 (pbk)
Lester B. Pearson 1897-1972.
World Wars--Biography.
Politicians--Canada--Biography.
Canadian History--Biography.
Canada--Biography.
Journey of Independence--Biography.
Proficient.
C1 (CEFR).
Lester B. Pearson / Andrew Cohen ; with an introduction by John Ralston Saul (Series Editor). - 1st ed. - Toronto, ON : Penguin Canada, 2011. - 207 p. : cov. ill. ; 20 cm. - Extraordinary Canadians .
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1: The Making of Mike Chapter 2: The Happiest Years Chapter 3: The Loose-Jointed First Secretary Chapter 4: Pearson's War Chapter 5: Canada's Boy Wonder Chapter 6: Saving the World Chapter 7: The Wilderness Campaign Chapter 8: Pearson's Canada Chapter 9: The Middle Distance Bibliography
"In his 2 terms as prime minister, from 1963–1968, Lester B. Pearson oversaw the revamping of Canada through the introduction of Medicare, the Canada Pension Plan, the Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism, the Auto Pact, and the new Maple Leaf flag. Pearson came to power after an impressive career as a diplomat, where he played a vital role in the creation of NATO and the United Nations, later serving as president of its General Assembly. He put Canada on the world stage when he won the 1957 Nobel Peace Prize for his handling of the Suez Crisis, during which he brokered the formation of a UN peacekeeping force. Author Andrew Cohen, whose books have focused on Canada’s place in the world, is the perfect author to assess Pearson’s legacy. " (Publisher's website)
9780143055976 (pbk)
Lester B. Pearson 1897-1972.
World Wars--Biography.
Politicians--Canada--Biography.
Canadian History--Biography.
Canada--Biography.
Journey of Independence--Biography.
Proficient.
C1 (CEFR).