The Order of Canada by Christopher Mccreery

The Order of Canada by Christopher Mccreery

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Extensively illustrated with never-before-published photographs, The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recognition for Canadians.

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The Order of Canada by Christopher Mccreery

Extensively illustrated with never-before-published photographs, The Order of Canada: Its Origins, History, and Developments pays tribute to the individuals who felt the need for a system of recognition for Canadians.
This is easily the most comprehensive work that has been done on the Order, describing it as it does, in careful detail, both the institution itself, its significance, and the history of its conception and evolutionChristopher McCreery casts light on the values embodied in Canada's national persona, and how they have come to be expressed in its honours system.' Olive Dickason, C.M., Department of History, University of Ottawa, and School of Native Studies, University of Alberta

Christopher McCreery is the private secretary to the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia and executive director of Government House Halifax.

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ISBN 13 9780802039408
ISBN 10 0802039405
Title The Order of Canada
Author Christopher Mccreery
Series Heritage
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Year published 2005-10-15
Number of pages 350
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.