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MCNEIL, Bill

1981-0111

Enregistrement sonore

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1977

Bill McNeil (Interviewer)

Interview of historian Charles Perry Stacey who talks about Willian Lyon Mackenzie King, former prime minister of Canada. Stacey begins the interview with some background information about himself - his Irish ancestors; his early interest in history, especially Canadian history; and his career as Historical Officer in the Canadian Army. Focusing on King, Stacey, who studied King's diaries, characterizes King as a "very complex individual". Discussion continues about King's political shrewdness; his wealth; and his "theoretical regard" for the poor. Other topics include King's penchant for associating with extremely wealthy American families and with European royalty. Concluding the interview, Stacey talks about other historians of note and his views on the "new" academic history based on the study of original records and "popular" history.

English

Libre

No Restrictions / Pas de restrictions

with written permission of copyright owner : with permisson of Bill McNeilCBC has rights only for one broadcast of VOICE OF THE PIONEER.Contact for Bill McNeil: Dawn McNeil Lemaire.