{"product_id":"fifty-years-honouring-canadians-the-order-of-canada-1967-2017-hardcover","title":"Fifty Years Honouring Canadians: The Order of Canada, 1967-2017 - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristopher McCreery\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fully illustrated history traces the Order of Canada from its establishment in 1967 to its place today as a national honour.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Over the past fifty years more than six thousand Canadians have been appointed to the Order of Canada. Those who embody the motto of the Order through their efforts to \"Desire a better country,\" continue to be recognized by the Crown and their fellow Canadians with the familiar white snowflake insignia. This illustrated history traces the origins of the Order, from the debate surrounding Canadians accepting peerages and knighthoods that took place during the First World War, through to Vincent Massey and Lester Pearson's great desire to see their fellow citizens recognized with a truly Canadian honour. Details about the design of the insignia, investitures, and prominent members of the Order of Canada are also included. Rich with illustrations and historical vignettes, this book provides an easily accessible window into the fascinating history of our pre-eminent national honour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChristopher McCreery holds a doctorate in Canadian political history from Queen's University and is the author of more than a dozen books. He is private secretary to the lieutenant governor of Nova Scotia, serves on the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum of History\/Canadian War Museum, and is a fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. In 2010 he was appointed a Member of the Royal Victorian Order by the Queen. He lives in Halifax.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 168\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 11.1 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772196913440,"sku":"9781459736573","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/2964b28fe40bfc9d6499774a5ff07273.webp?v=1780401020","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/fifty-years-honouring-canadians-the-order-of-canada-1967-2017-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}