Served as the 11th prime minister of canada from august 1930 to october 1935 during the worst years of the great depression. What books should a liberal read to understand conservatism. Richard bedford bennett, 1st viscount bennett pc, kc july 3, 1870 june 26, 1947, was a. While the mainstream media tends to celebrate only books from the left, the conservative book club has provided a muchneeded resource for readers interested in conservative politics and. Jobless, homeless, hungry men and women suffered throughout those hard times, and wondered if their prime minister william lyon mackenzie king was doing much in terms of getting canada out of. In his campaign speech of 1930, bennett had little idea of the disasters to come, nor were his conservative policies capable of dealing with them. Most canadian history texts dismiss richard bedford r. Mar 04, 2015 bennett was the conservative opposition leader and ran against liberal prime minister william lyon mackenzie king in the 1930 federal election. Bennett appeared to be a cold, ambitious man, disconnected from the harsh realities of the average canadian during the worst years of the great depression. We are a small home business located in new mexico we specialize in 4th way works and we offer books and audio materials by g.
Conservative book club for more than 50 years, the conservative book club has guided book lovers to the best conservative books and authors of our times. Richard bedford bennett, statesman and prime minister of canada 193035 during the great depression. The books that every young conservative must read. No canadian prime minister has a legacy as uncertain as that of r. The rebel who challenged and changed a nation richard bedford. Bennett graduated from dalhousie university with a degree in law in 1893 and practiced in. Bennetts prime ministership is widely regarded as a failure by historians.
Bennett finally gets some credit the globe and mail. Given the topics of this question im assuming youre asking for something that helps explain american republicans. Richard bedford bennett became prime minister in 1930. Waite does a sterling job making this a readable and at times downright entertaining study that goes some way to. May i also make a few suggestions about books that are relevant to our time to read are. Awardwinning playwright alan bennett has launched a withering attack on the tories, describing their style of government as quite close to a totalitarian attitude in an interview with the. Just for good measure, he named himself finance minister and foreign minister as well. Dancing to the music of time, by hilary spurling knopf doubleday, 480 pp. His term as prime minister is often characterized as a symbol of. Our weekly conservative bestseller list tells you whats hot, whats rising. It was 145 years ago that richard bedford bennett was born in the rural community of hopewell hill, new brunswick. Political conservatism in the usa is really complicated, especially given the current. Bennett, the eleventh prime minister of canada, lived his life.
Bennetts government as a result of the great depression. Robert bennett, former senator from utah and tea party. Check back regularly to find your next favourite book. Over the next five years, however, bennetts name became synonymous with the worst of the depression from bennett buggies, to bennett tea, to bennettburghs. In 1897 he moved westward and entered politics, serving in the. The great depression crippled the canadian economy and left one in nine citizens on relief.
Unemployment rate reached high numbers of 27% by 1933. Bennett during the summer and fall of 1932 researching and producing the only official report on unemployment and. An intriguing look at one of canadas leastknown conservative leaders. The report on unemployment and relief in western canada, 1932. Bennett was nevertheless ousted in a tea party wave in 2010 for his willingness to compromise on the bank bailout, immigration and other big issues. He was a loner who graduated with a law degree from dalhousie university in 1893. Canada was hit hard by the great depression, when the stock market crashed in 1929. Sixty years later, he became canadas 11th prime minister, serving canadians. Richard bedford bennett, viscount, businessman, lawyer, politician, prime minister b at hopewell hill, nb 3 july 1870. While their politics may be unappealing, youre missing out on some expert storytelling and brilliant characterisation if you ignore these books. Bennett, june 9, 1930, on the elimination of unemployment the severe economic conditions of the depression brought the downfall of more than one government and canada was no exception. Bennett doesnt deserve a spot on parliament hill corey slumkoski september 16, 2015 at 10.
Born on july 3rd, 1870 to henrietta stiles and henry bennett, a shipbuilding family, r. Books every conservative should read this list of books is only a sampling of the best books available to help high school and college students balance their education with conservative ideas. The conservative minds reading list the conservative mind. Federal relief camps were brought in under prime minister r. In 1932, liberal politician chubby power quipped that the prime minister of. Its a little disingenuous to include books written before the 20th century on a list of conservative books. Bennett during the summer and fall of 1932 researching and producing the only official report on unemployment and relief ever commissioned by the bennett administration during the great depression. Sixty years later, he became canadas 11th prime minister, serving. The ontoottawa trek was a result of the unrest of unemployed single men in federal relief camps. Political conservatism in the usa is really complicated, especially given the current republican coalition between religious social. Bennett was elected leader of the conservative party in 1927, at the first leadership convention held by the conservatives. Bennett assumed the leadership of the conservative party of. Our weekly conservative bestseller list tells you whats hot, whats rising, and whats got staying power in the world of conservative books.
Richard bedford bennett was born on july 3, 1870 in hopewell, new brunswick. Bennett was the conservative opposition leader and ran against liberal prime minister william lyon mackenzie king in the 1930 federal election. Bennett remained leader of the conservative party until 1938, when he retired to. May, 2010 richard bedford bennett became prime minister in 1930. Conservative bestseller list conservative book club. Aug 20, 2015 it was 145 years ago that richard bedford bennett was born in the rural community of hopewell hill, new brunswick. Bennett graduated from dalhousie university with a degree in law in 1893 and practiced in his native province of new brunswick. Below find a list of books under various categories. Mar 04, 2015 richard bedford bennett, viscount, businessman, lawyer, politician, prime minister b at hopewell hill, nb 3 july 1870. Bennett told a moncton audience while on his campaign trails the conservative party is going to find work for all who are willing to work, or perish in the attempt. Bennett was inspired by american president roosevelts new deal and gave a series of radio broadcasts promoting minimum wage, health, unemployment insurance, government regulation of banks and.
This canadian history for kids, sketches of canada, looks at the life of canadas 11th prime minister. The third essays covers his years as conservative leader and priminister. Bennett was inspired by american president roosevelts new deal and gave a series of radio broadcasts promoting minimum wage, health, unemployment insurance, government regulation of banks and trade, and other reforms, but it was too little too late. Bennett stood for election to the house of commons of canada eight times, winning six times 1911, 1925, 1926, 1930 twice, and 1935 and losing twice 1900 and 1921. He led the conservative party 192738, and was prime minister of canada, 7 august 1930 to 23 october 1935. Oct 31, 2015 awardwinning playwright alan bennett has launched a withering attack on the tories, describing their style of government as quite close to a totalitarian attitude in an interview with the. Sixty years later, historian peter waite agreed that richard bedford bennett. The titles listed represent a wide range of topics and difficulty levels, but all are worth reading. Reaction and reform the politics of the conservative party under. Mar 30, 20 the following is a list of books that are staples to any republican bookshelf. Bennett waits in a federal government storage facility in gatineau. Are you fed up with politicallycorrect bestseller lists. Glassford explores the politics of bennetts leadership, the strategies with. The following is a list of books that are staples to any republican bookshelf.
Bennett, the eleventh prime minister of canada a conservative, he served one term as prime minister 1930 to 1935. The depression became forever associated with the conservatives and the liberals, under. P b waite an intriguing look at one of canadas leastknown conservative leaders. Bennett assumed the leadership of the conservative party of canada in. Mar 30, 2012 over the next five years, however, bennetts name became synonymous with the worst of the depression from bennett buggies, to bennett tea, to bennettburghs. To find out more about any of the books listed below just click on the image. Conservatism is a political philosophy responding to the cold war, the new dealgreat society. He was a loner who graduated with a law degree from.
While the list by no means comprehensive, its a good starter guide for any young conservative looking to get his. Anthony powell with his wife violet on their wedding day in 1934 wikimedia commons anthony powell. After graduating from dalhousie in 1893, bennett went to calgary and became the law. Mar 25, 20 canada was hit hard by the great depression, when the stock market crashed in 1929. Conservatism is a political philosophy responding to the cold war, the new dealgreat society programs, the civil rights movement, islamic terrorism, and other 20th21st century phenomena. He served as the 11th prime minister of canada, in office from 1930 to 1935. Eighty years later, he is widely viewed as a difficult man, an ineffectual leader, and a politician who flipflopped on his conservative beliefs in exchange for popularity. This thesis is about charlotte whittons advisory role to conservative prime minister r. Bennett appeared to be a cold, ambitious man, disconnected from the harsh realities of the average. The report on unemployment and relief in western canada. Richard bedford bennett prime minister of canada britannica.
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