The Lost Prime Ministers: Macdonald's Successors Abbott, Thompson, Bowell, and Tupper - Hill, Michael

As New; From 1891 to 1896, between John A. Macdonald's and Wilfred Laurier's tenures, four lesser-known men took on the mantle of leadership. Tory prime ministers John Abbott, John Thompson, Mackenzie Bowell, and Charles Tupper headed the government of Canada in rapid succession. Each came to the job with qualifications and limitation, and each left after unexpectedly short terms. Yet these reluctant prime ministers are an important part of our political legacy. Their roles were much more than caretakers between the administrations, of two great leaders. Personal tragedy, terrible health issues, backstabbing, and political manipulation all ed to their eventual downfalls. This is the dramatic saga of these overlooked Canadian leaders.
As New
Soft cover
Dundurn Press
2022
Toronto, ON