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Revival and change : the 1957 and 1958 Diefenbaker elections /

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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 it soo...

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Main Author: Courtney, John C. (John Childs), 1936- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Vancouver, BC ; Toronto : UBC Press, [2022]
Series:Turning point elections.
Subjects:
Diefenbaker, John G., > 1895-1979.
Progressive Conservative Party of Canada.
Canada. > Parliament > Elections, 1957.
Canada. > Parliament > Elections, 1958.
Parti progressiste-conservateur du Canada.
Canada. > Parlement > Élections, 1957.
Canada. > Parlement > Élections, 1958.
Canada. > Parliament.
Canada > Politics and government > 1945-1980.
Canada > Politics and government > 1957-1963.
Canada > Politique et gouvernement > 1957-1963.
POLITICAL SCIENCE / World / Canadian.
Elections.
1957-1958
Table of Contents:
  • On the Cusp of Change
  • The Parties Heading into the 1957 Election
  • The Players in 1957
  • The Issues in 1957
  • The 1957 Campaign
  • A New Parliament, a New Leader, and Another Election
  • Challenges, Failures, Defeat, and Regrouping
  • Legacies
  • Turning Point for the Parties and the Party System.