The Shawinigan Fox: How Jean Chrétien Defied the Elites and Reshaped Canada

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Leadership, History, Canada, Biography & Memoir, Political
Cover of the book The Shawinigan Fox: How Jean Chrétien Defied the Elites and Reshaped Canada by Bob Plamondon, eBookIt.com
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Bob Plamondon ISBN: 9781456629083
Publisher: eBookIt.com Publication: October 6, 2017
Imprint: eBookIt.com Language: English
Author: Bob Plamondon
ISBN: 9781456629083
Publisher: eBookIt.com
Publication: October 6, 2017
Imprint: eBookIt.com
Language: English
Jean Chrétien's critics have said he was a man with no vision and a short attention span – a small-town hick who stumbled his way to become Canada's 20th prime minister. Whatever credit the Chrétien government deserved was often given to Paul Martin, the heir apparent who was touted to be the brains behind the operation.

But while Chretien was the subject of ridicule, he was quietly giving his competitors – both inside and outside of the Liberal party – a master class in politics, leadership and nation-building.
His decisions, which often ran counter to elite opinion, fundamentally reshaped and strengthened Canada as it entered the 21st century. Chrétien restored sanity to government finances, kept Canada out of the Iraq war, turned a brain drain into a brain gain, and established clarity over national unity.

Relying on new evidence, detailed analysis and exclusive interviews with former cabinet ministers, provincial premiers, political staff, strategists, and high-ranking bureaucrats – many of them speaking publicly for the first time – bestselling author and historian Bob Plamondon tells the surprising inside story of the Chretien years, including: what Chretien would have done if the 1995 referendum had ended in a vote for separation; why Paul Martin secretly threatened to resign in 1995, seven years before he actually quit; who tried to convince Chretien to join the Iraq war and why he could not be intimidated into joining the US-led coalition; why a lifelong Liberal was the most conservative prime minister in Canadian history; the shocking details of the Chretien-Martin feud and the only time an elected Canadian prime minister has been overthrown

Until now, the story of Chretien's time as prime minister has been largely misunderstood. Plamondon sets the record straight and provides compelling lessons about political leadership and problem-solving from a critical chapter in Canadian history.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Jean Chrétien's critics have said he was a man with no vision and a short attention span – a small-town hick who stumbled his way to become Canada's 20th prime minister. Whatever credit the Chrétien government deserved was often given to Paul Martin, the heir apparent who was touted to be the brains behind the operation.

But while Chretien was the subject of ridicule, he was quietly giving his competitors – both inside and outside of the Liberal party – a master class in politics, leadership and nation-building.
His decisions, which often ran counter to elite opinion, fundamentally reshaped and strengthened Canada as it entered the 21st century. Chrétien restored sanity to government finances, kept Canada out of the Iraq war, turned a brain drain into a brain gain, and established clarity over national unity.

Relying on new evidence, detailed analysis and exclusive interviews with former cabinet ministers, provincial premiers, political staff, strategists, and high-ranking bureaucrats – many of them speaking publicly for the first time – bestselling author and historian Bob Plamondon tells the surprising inside story of the Chretien years, including: what Chretien would have done if the 1995 referendum had ended in a vote for separation; why Paul Martin secretly threatened to resign in 1995, seven years before he actually quit; who tried to convince Chretien to join the Iraq war and why he could not be intimidated into joining the US-led coalition; why a lifelong Liberal was the most conservative prime minister in Canadian history; the shocking details of the Chretien-Martin feud and the only time an elected Canadian prime minister has been overthrown

Until now, the story of Chretien's time as prime minister has been largely misunderstood. Plamondon sets the record straight and provides compelling lessons about political leadership and problem-solving from a critical chapter in Canadian history.

More books from eBookIt.com

Cover of the book Forrest's Shame by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Fearful Symmetry - the Fall and Rise of Canada's Founding Values by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Year To Success by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book No Magic Helicopter by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book How to Learn Arabic by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book A Stone Throw Away by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book The Bluewater Wraith by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book South of the Ecliptic by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Season of The Shadow by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Biblical Buddhism: Tales and Sermons of Saint Iodasaph by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Heartfelt Tales: Inspirational Stories: Personal Growth: Better Relationships: A Happier Life by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book PHP This! A Beginners Guide to Learning Object Oriented PHP by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book When the Song Left the Sea by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Bawdy Language by Bob Plamondon
Cover of the book Big Gun On the Tetons by Bob Plamondon
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy