{"product_id":"the-power-of-the-pen-richard-clippingdale-9781459703728","title":"The Power of the Pen: The Politics, Nationalism, and Influence of Sir John Willison","description":"\u003cp\u003eArguably, Sir John Willison had more influence on the evolution of Canada's emerging nationalism and public policy shifts than any other journalist had in his time or since. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSir John Willison (1856-1927) was the most influential Canadian journalist in the late 19th and early 20th centuries while the country achieved economic growth, intellectual maturation, and world status. With his incisive pen and clear reasoning, Willison utilized Toronto's \u003ci\u003eGlobe\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNews\u003c\/i\u003e, his \u003ci\u003eTimes of London\u003c\/i\u003e contributions, his many books and speeches, and his unparalleled connections with key political leaders to establish himself as a major national figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUniquely, Willison was at the heart of both the Liberal and Conservative Parties as a devoted supporter and good friend of Sir Wilfrid Laurier; a first employer, early booster, and continual admirer of William Lyon Mackenzie King; and a close ally of Sir Robert Borden. Willison was a major player in the epochal federal political shifts of 1896, 1911, and 1917 and articulated highly influential views on the nature and evolution of Canadian nationalism and public policy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Richard Clippingdale\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1459703723\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781459703728\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dundurn Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/11\/2012\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 440\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.56lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.17w x 1.28d","brand":"Richard Clippingdale","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48439248158975,"sku":"9781459703728","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f5f81c6c-5ae2-4287-ae00-df74eb1a132c.jpg?v=1777176401","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-power-of-the-pen-richard-clippingdale-9781459703728","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}