Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. The Ontario Historical Studies Series ix
4. Preface xiii
5. Abbreviations xvii
6. 1. The Fergusons of Kemptville 1
7. 2. 'The Cheeky Shall Get There' 15
8. 3. 'Ontario Must Take the Lead' 30
9. 4. Tory Hatchet Man 51
10. 5. The Hearst Administration 66
11. 6. 'Hides on the Fence' 90
12. 7. The Old-Time Political Religion 115
13. 8. The Return of the Old Order 144
14. 9. Power to the Provinces 170
15. 10. 'On the Tide of Prosperity' 190
16. 11. The Limited State 215
17. 12. Minister of Education 231
18. 13. Parties and Elections 253
19. 14. The Second Administration 277
20. 15. 'The Most Marked Contribution We Have Made' 308
21. 16. Boss Ferguson 339
22. 17. Saving the Empire 371
23. 18. The Dream Denied 401
24. Conclusion 429
25. Notes 441
26. Bibliography 484
27. Index 487