As New; Much has been written about Louis Riel, western Canada's most famous politician. but although there are numerous biographies of the man's life, little has been written about the historical significance of his actions. Bumsted takes a look at Riel from a historical perspective, examining the political and cultural ramifications of Riel's life for the citizens of western Canada. As a revolutionary, as a religious prophet, and as a spokes man for the Metis people, Louis Riel changed the course of Canadian history. As New Paperback Great Plains Pubns 2001 Winnipeg, MB
