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About the book
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Academic histories full of footnotes and jargon aren’t for everyone, but everyone deserves to know the history of the country they call home. Direct but never dry, historian James M. Roth starts at the country’s geographical beginnings at the end of the last Ice Age and weaves Canada’s tale from there.
Engaging and written in "commuter length" chapters of 10 pages or less, this is a history book that is easily read and enjoyed. |
From contrasting early New World civilization against established Old World tradition, contextualizing Indigenous history within the rest of Canadian history, explaining today’s complex relationships between English and French Canadians with a play by play analysis of events, giving meaning to countless social and political movements by looking at the bigger picture, and covering everything else in between, Canada: The First 20,000 Years tells you the history of your native or adopted land as you've never read it before.
About the Author
James M. Roth had a double honours major in political science and history from Queen’s University. He had a lifelong voracious appetite for reading about Canadian and world history, and he was an avid watcher of the news. In 2019, James’s passion for Canadian history led him to pen Canada: The First 20,000 Years in a single summer.
Unfortunately he never had the chance to see it in print, as he died following a battle with cancer that ended a couple of months shy of his 51st birthday.
Born in Stratford, Ontario, he moved to Montreal, Quebec in his 20s, and subsequently lived in Toronto, Canada until his death.
Unfortunately he never had the chance to see it in print, as he died following a battle with cancer that ended a couple of months shy of his 51st birthday.
Born in Stratford, Ontario, he moved to Montreal, Quebec in his 20s, and subsequently lived in Toronto, Canada until his death.
About the editor
Beth Parker is a Canadian writer and editor who has worked with a variety of authors and publishers. James' widow is more than grateful for her respectful editing of Canada: The First 20,000 Years and all of Beth's support on the book publishing journey she's been on. For more information on Beth, visit her website.
reviews
"My childhood friend Jim died a few years ago. He was eager to learn and share. He was a fiercely proud Canadian who embraced its beauty and flaws. Before he died he wrote this book. This f*cking huge book. It’s great and a must have for any Canadian."
Brittlestar (you know, from the internet).
Brittlestar (you know, from the internet).
"I treasure the book Part One of THE CANADIANS 1867-1967 which my wife gave me in 1973. Mr. Roth’s CANADA the First 20,000 YEARS offers a fitting prequel and addendum to the earlier 70’s classic history. Mr. Roth gave me a new understanding of the years which I witnessed. He saw events which I ignored and interpreted events which I was aware of in ways I never considered. With all elections the parties’ % popular vote and seat count is discussed and interpreted. The political and economic events beyond Canada which affect Canada are, also, covered. Additionally, Mr. Roth’s writing is clear. I applaud the detailed research and labour Mr. Roth expended in writing this history."
Arthur Moss
Arthur Moss
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How did this get published
James' widow published Canada: The First 20,000 Years after James' death. She never aspired to be a writer, and is very grateful for FriesenPress for all of their support and guidance on this journey, not to mention Beth Parker, and of course numerous family and friends. She is considering writing a blog about her publishing journey - if she gets some time in 2025, she may start it. Check back here if you're interested and maybe you'll see it soon.
