Rene Levesque (Extraordinary Canadians) - Poliquin, Daniel

Clean, tight, unmarked; remainder dot on bottom edge; otherwise absolute minimal wear; appears unread; He was the most unlikely leader: straight forward, uninterested in personal wealth, unprepossessing. Yet his charisma affected even those who disliked his political aim to achieve independence for Quebec. A journalist, war reporter, and television host, Levesque channeled his communication skills into a political career that encompassed the most tumultuous periods in Canadian history. As founder of the Parti Quebecois, he held a close referendum in 1980 that proved wrenching for Canadian unity and permanently altered the country's political landscape. Acclaimed novelist and translator Daniel Poliquin offers a unique portrait of Levesque the man and politician, at once affectionate, critical, and incisive. 
Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Hardcover
Penguin Canada
2011
Toronto, ON