This book chronicles the life and career of Sir John Macdonald, the first prime minister of Canada. It offers an engaging and informative portrait of Macdonald's personality, his political vision, his major achievements and controversies, and the social and historical context of his time. With vivid anecdotes and historical documents, it brings to life one of the most important figures in Canadian history.

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