Warlords: Borden, Mackenzie King and Canada's world wars
Ouvrages documentaires canadiens, Auteurs canadiens (documentaires), Histoire, Canada (histoire)
Audio avec voix humaine, Braille avec transcription humaine
Résumé
Two portraits flank the doors leading into Canada’s House of Commons: Sir Robert Borden to the left and W.L.M. King to the right. While each man appears flatteringly stern, wise, and charismatic, it is the portrait plaques that are of… particular interest: Borden's caption reads: “World War I War Leader, 1914–1918,” while King’s caption is similar: “World War II War Leader, 1939–1945.” No other dates are given. Perhaps that definition makes sense for Borden, who did little of note before the war; it does not ring true for King, Canada’s longest serving prime minister. Yet in both cases, world wars shaped their careers and legacies. 2012.