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John Turner : an intimate biography of Canada's 17th prime minister

John Turner : an intimate biography of Canada's 17th prime minister

Paikin, Steve, 1960- author.
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"In this masterful and engaging biography, acclaimed journalist Steve Paikin brings to life John Turner (1929-2020), one of the most glamorous and successful politicians in Canadian history. Born in England, raised in BC, Turner was a champion sprinter and a Rhodes scholar who captured the national imagination as escort for Princess Margaret on her 1959 Canadian tour. Elected to Parliament in 1962, he served in Prime Minister Lester Pearson's cab...

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Prime ministers Canada Biography
Turner, John N
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ISBN:
9781989555835
1989555837
Edition:
First edition
Description:
viii, 312 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 24 cm
Other Title:
Intimate biography of Canada's 17th prime minister
Intimate biography of Canada's seventeenth prime minister
Notes:
Canadiana
Includes bibliographical references and index
Control Number:
3195183
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