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Clifford Sifton. Volume 1, The young Napoleon, 1861-1900 / D.J. Hall.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Hall, D. J. (David John), 1943-
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Sifton, Clifford, Sir, 1861-1929.
- Sifton, Clifford.
- Politicians--Canada--Biography.
- Politicians.
- Canada--Politics and government--1867-1914.
- Canada.
- Manitoba--Politics and government--1870-1900.
- Manitoba.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (361 pages) : illustrations
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Vancouver : University of British Columbia Press, 1981.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- The first book of a two-volume biography examines Sifton's early career including his years in the Manitoba legislature up to the mid-point of his service in the federal cabinet.
- Contents:
- Intro; Contents; List of Illustrations; Preface; Prologue; 1. Father and Sons (1861-82); 2. Brandon (1882-88); 3. ""Quite an Addition to the House"" (1888-91); 4. Attorney General (1891-95); 5. Schools and Politics (1895-96); 6. A New Ministry (1896-97); 7. Klondike Gold (1897-98); 8. Stalemate: The Ogilvie Commission and the International Joint Commission (1898-99); 9. A Party Organ: Sifton and the Manitoba Free Press (1897-98); 10. Ebbing Popularity (1898-99); 11. Immigrants and Indians; 12. The Young Napoleon (1899-1900); Sifton Lineage; Note on Sources; Notes; Index
- Notes:
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
- ISBN:
- 0-7748-5780-3
- OCLC:
- 923447676
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