Donald Macdonald

The Happy Warrior (eBook, ePUB)

Political Memoirs

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Originally published in 1988, this revised and expanded edition of Donald C. MacDonald's acclaimed memoirs provides an inside look at provincial politics in Ontario through the eyes of a party leader. Dubbed "the Happy Warrior" by Tommy Douglas, MacDonald led the Ontario CCF/NDP for seventeen years, and continued to sit in the Legislature for twelve years after stepping down as party leader. During his political career, MacDonald played a significant role in the rise of the CCF/NDP, and provided a strong voice for the left wing in the Legislature. He also witnessed and criticized various scandals that plagued ruling parties.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Dundurn Press
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. März 2012
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781554883271
• Artikelnr.: 37945351

Autorenporträt

Donald C. MacDonald led the Ontario New Democratic Party and its predeccesor, the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, from 1953 to 1970, and continued to represent the Toronto riding of York South until 1982, when he resigned the seat to make way for future-premier Bob Rae.