Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada
| Author | Jennifer Reid |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Liz Frederic (maps) |
| Series | Religions of the Americas |
| Subject | Louis Riel |
| Genre | History |
| Published | November 1, 2008 |
| Publisher | University of New Mexico Press |
| Publication place | United States |
| Pages | 326 |
| ISBN | 978-0826344151 |
| OCLC | 312463591 |
Louis Riel and the Creation of Modern Canada: Mythic Discourse and the Postcolonial State is a 2008 book by Canadian historian Jennifer Reid. Focusing on the Métis leader Louis Riel, it explores his legacy as a national hero and the broader concepts of Canadian identity and the Canadian state, as well as how the former is intrinsically connected with the latter. The book received a mixed reception in academic and journalistic circles; despite some positive reviews, critics were divided on the coverage and viability of its arguments and criticized its accuracy and sourcing.