University of British Columbia Press
King and Chaos
About this book
In 1935, Canadians went to the polls against the backdrop of the Great Depression and deteriorating international conditions. This election was like no other, as five major parties competed for voters who were used to a traditional slate of Liberals versus Conservatives. King and Chaos examines the significance of this turning point in political history.
As the Conservative government splintered under the weight of outdated policies, the opposition Liberals watched the destruction. Meanwhile, the newly minted Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, Social Credit Party, and Reconstruction Party broadened the electoral base, bringing working-class Canadians – and working-class issues – more directly into the political process.
Although Canadians ultimately swept Liberal William Lyon Mackenzie King back into power, King and Chaos demonstrates that the advent of third parties transformed the political landscape. And while other countries turned to dictators and demagogues, King delivered a less radical but equally important change: an effective electoral machine and a national coalition of French and English Canada that dominated politics for the next generation.
Author / Editor information
David MacKenzie is a professor of history at Toronto Metropolitan University. Among his many publications are Embattled Nation: Canada’s Wartime Election of 1917 and Canada 1911: The Decisive Election That Shaped the Country (both with Patrice Dutil). He is also the author of A World beyond Borders: An Introduction to the History of International Organizations.
Reviews
"Mackenzie has written a comprehensive, clear history of the 1935 Canadian general election."
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Front Matter
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Contents
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Foreword Turning Point Elections and the Case of the 1935 Election
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Preface
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Introduction
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Depression Politics
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What’s Left and Who’s Right?
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It’s Time for a New Deal
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The Campaign Begins
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King or Chaos?
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And in the End
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List of Key Players
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Timeline of Events
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Notes
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Suggestions for Further Reading
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Index
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