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Rembrandt's eyes (Allen Lane History Ser.)
By Simon Schama. 1999
This biography examines the life of the Dutch artist Rembrandt. The author conjures the world in which Rembrandt moved -…
its sounds, smells and tastes as well as its politics - and the influences on him including the wars of the Protestant United Provinces against Spain, and the demands of patrons and the ambitions of contemporaries. Above all the profound effect on Rembrandt of the leading master of the immediately preceding generation, Rubens, with whom Rembrandt was obsessed for the first part of his life. 1999.Reflections of a Siamese twin: Canada at the end of the twentieth century
By John Ralston Saul. 1997
Saul examines Canadian myths - real, false, and denied - and reconciles them with the reality of today's politics, culture…
and economics. Using the words of Canadian novelists, poets, historians, songwriters, philosophers, painters and political figures, Saul uncovers the shape of the Canadian experiment. c1997.René Lévesque (Extraordinary Canadians)
By Daniel Poliquin. 2009
René Lévesque was born into a Quebec dominated by the Catholic Church, rural values, and Anglophone control of business. He…
was part of the 1960s Quiet Revolution that saw the province become a secular society bent on economic success and, for some, political independence. A journalist, war reporter, and television host, Lévesque channeled his communication skills into politics, founded the Parti Québecois, and permanently altered Canada's political landscape. 2009.Ready to retire?: the new reality of retirement and what you and your spouse need to know
By Lyndsay Green. 2016
By looking at retirement from men's perspectives, this book will explore issues that have been given short shrift by the…
mass media and in retirement literature. The interviewees will include the newly retired, those working part-time, and the fully retired, and represent a range of income and education levels and professional and personal circumstances. The author will also be interviewing their wives and partners. By helping women understand why men think about retirement the way they do, the author hopes to separate fiction from fact and free people's minds to reimagine retirement. Bestseller. 2016.Rasputin: the saint who sinned
By Brian Moynahan. 2017
In this evocative biography, internationally acclaimed historian Brian Moynahan pieces together the life and death of Rasputin--one of the most…
mysterious, paradoxical and infamous figures of pre-revolutionary Russia. Provides insight into one of the most fascinating legends of the 20th century. Rasputin was born a peasant and remained coarse and largely uneducated his entire life, yet through his piousness, politics and charisma, he held sway in one of the greatest royal houses of Europe. Set against a vivid backdrop of royalty, war, and budding revolution, Rasputin is a dazzling portrait of a man as well as an era. Drawing on confidential reports--some available only since the fall of the Soviet Union--and personal documents, Moynahan sheds new light on Rasputin's enigmatic life and mysterious death. 2017.Ramsès II, le pharaon triomphant: sa vie et son époque
By Paul Couturiau, K. A Kitchen, Christel Rollinat. 1985
Ramses II, le bâtisseur d'Abou Simbel, est sans nul doute le pharaon qui incarne le mieux la puissance et la…
grandeur des rois de l'ancienne Égypte. L'auteur nous trace ici un vaste et vigoureux tableau de la civilisation égyptienne au Nouvel Empire. 1985. Titre uniforme: Pharaoh triumphant.Ramsès II, le plus grand des pharaons
By Philippe Beaudoin, Joyce A Tyldesley. 2001
Une biographie de ce pharaon qui a vécu au cours du 13e siècle avant notre ère. Dans un contexte vivant…
et représentatif de la vie quotidienne, l'auteure retrace les nombreuses facettes du personnage (guerrier, dieu, époux, père et mortel) durant son long règne (environ soixante ans). 2001.Rae days: The Rise And Fall Of The Ndp
By Thomas L Walkom. 1994
The author analyses Bob Rae's life and thinking before and after he joined the NDP, particularly when he was Premier…
during Ontario's first NDP government. Issues such as employment equity, the social contract, and fiscal policy are discussed. Also provided is a guide to influential members of the party and government, bureaucratic and political, and their own stories. c1994.Radical Tories: the conservative tradition in Canada
By Charles Taylor. 1982
Qu'en dis-tu, Socrate?
By Robert Aird, Yves Trottier. 2014
" Dans ce petit ouvrage décapant, les auteurs parodient les dialogues socratiques pour plonger dans les débats qui ont marqué…
la vie politique des dernières années. Pour ce faire, ils transportent sur l'agora d'Athènes des discours que le lecteur avisé saura attribuer sans difficulté à nos rhéteurs contemporains. On retrouve ainsi un Socrate malicieux, mais toujours soucieux du bien public en pleine conversation avec Ministrempos, Alargentos, Xenophobite ou Ploutocratos à propos de la grève étudiante, des gaz de schistes, de la laïcité ou de la collusion dans les travaux publics. Qu'en dis-tu Socrate? est le livre de deux amoureux de la politique et de la philosophie dont l'humour jubilatoire ne les empêche pas de poser certaines des questions les plus importantes de l'heure. " -- 4e de couv.Quand les amants deviennent amis
By Merle Shain, Michael Eichelberger. 1988
Qui a tué Napoléon?
By David Hapgood, Ben Weider. 1982
À Sainte-Hélène, l'empereur n'est pas mort d'un cancer: il a été empoisonné à l'arsenic... cette révélation est fondée sur les…
recherches d'un médecin suédois, expert en toxicologie, 20 ans d'enquête l'ont conduit à cette certitude. 1982. Titre uniforme: The Murder of Napoleon.Un ouvrage qui s'adresse aux historiens, universitaires, chercheurs et professeurs. Un autre ouvrage sur Groulx me direz-vous? Je répondrais :…
enfin une analyse complète sur Groulx. Figure incontournable de l'histoire du nationalisme au Québec, quiconque s'intéresse à l'histoire des idées ne peut ignorer Groulx et doit absolument lire cet essai de Michel Bock. Prix du Gouverneur Général 2005. 2004.Pure lust: elemental feminist philosophy
By Mary Daly. 1984
Public triumph, private tragedy: the double life of John P. Robarts
By Steve Paikin. 2006
John Robarts became Ontario premier in 1961, and his government established legal aid, a huge system of community colleges and…
universities, law reform, GO Transit, the Ontario Science Centre, and Ontario Place, as well as a significant enhancement of individual civil rights, a reorganization of school administration, and a start on regional government. But for all his success and triumph in the public realm, Robarts struggled with the demons that plagued his private life. 2006.Progress: ten reasons to look forward to the future
By Johan Norberg. 2017
Examining official data from the United Nations, the World Bank, and the World Health Organization, political commentator Johan Norberg traces…
just how far we have come in tackling the issues that define our species. While it's true that not every problem has been solved, we do now have a good idea of the solutions and we know what it will take to see this progress continue. 2017.Pro: reclaiming abortion rights
By Katha Pollitt. 2014
In this controversial book, the author reframes abortion as a common part of a woman’s reproductive life, one that should…
be accepted as a moral right with positive social implications. She challenges the personhood argument, reaffirms the priority of a woman’s life and health, and discusses why terminating a pregnancy can be a force for good for women, families, and society. 2014. Reclaiming abortion -- What do Americans think about abortion? -- What is a person? -- Are women people? -- Six myths about abortion -- What do abortion opponents really oppose? (Hint-- It's not just abortion) -- Can there be a compromise on abortion? -- Reframing motherhood.Promised land: inside the Mike Harris revolution
By John Ibbitson. 1997
Political journalist John Ibbitson provides a detailed account of Harris's rise to power and period in office. He reveals the…
inner workings of Harris's party - a group of young, committed, neo-conservative ideologues and political strategists. He explains how the radical changes made by Harris's "Common Sense Revolution" has plunged Canada's heartland into a period of unprecedented political upheaval and social transformation. 1997.Pour un Québec lucide, solidaire et souverain: les leçons du modèle suédois
By Marc Dean. 2011
Dans cet ouvrage inspiré d'un séjour d'étude à l'Université de Stockholm, l'auteur retrace le chemin parcouru par ce pays souverain…
de 9 millions d'habitants marqué par plus de 70 ans de régime social-démocrate. Il propose un retour sur les valeurs chères aux sociaux-démocrates, sur les débats idéologiques et sur l'évolution en Suède et en Scandinavie. Parallèlement, il analyse le modèle québécois, lequel nous a permis de développer nos institutions politiques notre projet de société égalitaire, une économie dynamique et une culture créative. 2011.Pour en finir avec le gouvernemaman: The Extraordinary Journey Of An Exceptional Woman (Essai)
By Joanne Marcotte. 2011
Pendant des décennies, le discours politique nous a invités à nous abandonner à la prise en charge par un État…
bienveillant. Or, ce lyrisme des débuts fait largement place au désenchantement. Le citoyen doit maintenant retrouver sa liberté et se réapproprier ses responsabilités. De même, la population doit exiger de la part de sa classe politique un leadership de convictions et de principes. c2011.