About the Book

Businesses large and small have always been an integral part of Alberta's identity and growth. Exploring the evolution of business growth in Alberta, this comprehensive and unique study examines the role businesses have played in the economic, political, and social development of the province.

About the Author

Henry C. Klassen was a Professor in the History department at the University of Calgary. His academic pursuits focussed on the study of Canadian business and financial history. In 2001, he published another book with the University of Calgary Press: Luther Holton: A Founding Canadian Entrepreneur.