Marching as to War: Canada's Turbulent Years 1899-1953
Pierre Berton
📚 Genre
Non-Fiction - Canadian History
🏢 Publisher
Doubleday Canada
📅 Publication Year
2001
🔢 ISBN
978-0385259972
About This Book
A comprehensive historical overview of Canada's involvement in major military conflicts from the Boer War through the Korean War, exploring the social, political, and cultural shifts in the nation during these turbulent decades. The cover features a sepia-toned image of a military figure in uniform overlaid with bold white typography and a bright orange-yellow glare stripe across the upper middle, alongside a burst graphic noting '#1 National Bestseller'.
Book Details
Language
English
Pages
664
Edition
Trade Paperback
Series
Standalone historical work by Pierre Berton
Target Audience
General Audience and Canadian History Enthusiasts
Collector Information
Condition
Good. Visible edge wear, curling along the bottom spine edge, and minor scuffing on the cover corners.
Estimated Value
$5-$15
Rarity
Common. Widely printed and easily found in used bookstores and online marketplaces across Canada.
Historical Significance
Written by one of Canada's most popular and prolific historians, this book provides critical insight into Canada's evolving national identity and military history through the first half of the 20th century.
Collector Notes
Due to high print run numbers for this paperback edition, it holds modest monetary value. Store upright in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the reddish cover tones. Check for clean pages and intact binding, as trade paperbacks of this thickness are prone to spine creasing.
Similar Books
Vimy by Pierre Berton, The Great War by Canada by Desmond Morton, Klondike by Pierre Berton, Bishop's Boys by Terry Copp
Notable Features
Includes a '#1 National Bestseller' burst badge on the front cover.