Big Men Fear Me

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By Mark Bourrie

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Big Men Fear Me by Mark Bourrie delves into the intriguing life of George McCullagh, a powerful Canadian newspaper magnate from the mid-20th century. The narrative explores McCullagh's influence on political landscapes and media, revealing his strategic manoeuvring and eventual downfall. It's a riveting account of how one man's ambition intertwined with the currents of history and power.
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You might enjoy this biography if you are intrigued by powerful political figures and the hidden dynamics of Canadian politics. This book delves into the life of a dominant media tycoon whose influence shaped national lobbies and policies, revealing a fascinating intersection of journalism and power struggles. Perfect for readers interested in the interplay of politics, media, and influence.

Big Men Fear Me

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Nominated for the 2023 Heritage Toronto Book Award

Finalist for the 2023 Ottawa Book Award in English Nonfiction

Longlisted for the 2023 National Business Book Award

The remarkable true story of the rise and fall of one of North America's most influential media moguls.

When George McCullagh bought The Globe and The Mail and Empire and merged them into the Globe and Mail, the charismatic 31-year-old high school dropout had already made millions on the stock market. It was just the beginning of the meteoric rise of a man widely expected to one day be Prime Minister of Canada.

But the charismatic McCullagh had a dark side. Dogged by the bipolar disorder that destroyed his political ambitions and eventually killed him, he was all but written out of history. It was a loss so significant that journalist Robert Fulford has called McCullagh's biography "one of the great unwritten books in Canadian history"—until now.

In Big Men Fear Me, award-winning historian Mark Bourrie tells the remarkable story of McCullagh's inspirational rise and devastating fall, and with it sheds new light on the resurgence of populist politics, challenges to collective action, and attacks on the free press that characterise our own tumultuous era.

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Mark Bourrie's biography of George McCullagh is praised for its thorough research and engaging prose. It brings to life the fascinating and tumultuous story of a largely forgotten figure in Canadian history, highlighting his ambitious rise and fall with wit and humour. The book is noted for its insightful exploration of early 20th-century politics and journalism in Canada, making a significant contribution to historical literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771964937

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2022

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: B&W archival photographs

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Mark Bourrie is an Ottawa-based author, lawyer, and journalist. He holds a master's in journalism from Carleton University and a PhD in history from the University of Ottawa. In 2017, he was awarded a Juris Doctor degree and was called to the bar in 2018. He has won numerous awards for his journalism, including a National Magazine Award, and received the RBC Charles Taylor Prize in 2020 for his book Bush Runner: The Adventures of Pierre-Esprit Radisson. His most recent book, Big Men Fear Me: The Fast Life and Quick Death of Canada's Most Powerful Media Mogul, was nominated for several book awards.