Revival and Change

The 1957 and 1958 Diefenbaker Elections

John C Courtney author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:University of British Columbia Press

Published:1st Nov '22

Should be back in stock very soon

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Revival and Change is a compelling account of the elections, accomplishments, challenges, failures, and ultimate end of the Diefenbaker era.

The Liberals had been in office for two decades when the 1957 election was called and were widely expected to win another majority government. But new Conservative leader John Diefenbaker completely overshadowed his opponents. Highlighting Liberal arrogance, Diefenbaker seized the opportunity that television and boisterous, supportive rallies offered to present his vision of a new Canada. He was ultimately victorious. A second election in 1958 resulted in a landslide victory, with the Liberals reduced to their smallest number of seats since Confederation, the CCF reduced to eight seats and losing its leader, and Social Credit wiped out completely. It was a rout never before seen in Canadian history.

Revival and Change is the story of those elections, the government and opposition they produced, the issues that defined the government, and the era’s legacy in Canadian politics and society.

  • Winner of <P>Jennifer Welsh Scholarly Writing Award, Saskatchewan Book Awards</P> 2024 (Canada)

ISBN: 9780774866644

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 380g

296 pages