"In a much-needed intervention in the scholarship on Métis leader Louis Riel, M. Max Hamon successfully brings Riel''s agency to the forefront in this work. Hamon challenges the tragic narrative of previous biographies on Riel while bringing significant information to the broader knowledge regarding Red River''s political and cultural structures." - Ethnohistory " The Audacity of His Enterprise is a well-written, well-researched book that corrects some of the misperceptions of Riel. Moreover, its publication is timely as the 150''h anniversary of the founding of Manitoba is a unique occasion to reflect on Riel''s role and lifework." - Canadian Journal of Native Studies "This is the most insightful biography of Louis Riel to date. Finally we have a biography that actually seeks to explore parts of Riel''s life in a way that is inquisitive and that provokes reflection. Compared to some earlier efforts, it''s a welcome relief.

Riel is arguably one of the most famous men in Canadian history, but he is also poorly understood. Hamon has added an array of useful analysis and information to the Riel canon. The book is well-researched with new material, and it is well worth the read." - Canada''s History "This book approaches Louis Riel''s story in a fresh and innovative way. The sensational aspects of Riel''s life - the Red River Resistance of 1869-70 and the battles and trial of 1885 - have drawn the most attention. But Max Hamon follows another path, . illuminating many previously obscure corners of Riel''s first thirty years." - Canadian Historical Review "Hamon has produced a biography of innovative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel.

" - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West s a welcome relief. Riel is arguably one of the most famous men in Canadian history, but he is also poorly understood. Hamon has added an array of useful analysis and information to the Riel canon. The book is well-researched with new material, and it is well worth the read." - Canada''s History "This book approaches Louis Riel''s story in a fresh and innovative way. The sensational aspects of Riel''s life - the Red River Resistance of 1869-70 and the battles and trial of 1885 - have drawn the most attention. But Max Hamon follows another path, .

illuminating many previously obscure corners of Riel''s first thirty years." - Canadian Historical Review "Hamon has produced a biography of innovative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel." - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West s a welcome relief. Riel is arguably one of the most famous men in Canadian history, but he is also poorly understood. Hamon has added an array of useful analysis and information to the Riel canon. The book is well-researched with new material, and it is well worth the read.

" - Canada''s History "This book approaches Louis Riel''s story in a fresh and innovative way. The sensational aspects of Riel''s life - the Red River Resistance of 1869-70 and the battles and trial of 1885 - have drawn the most attention. But Max Hamon follows another path, . illuminating many previously obscure corners of Riel''s first thirty years." - Canadian Historical Review "Hamon has produced a biography of innovative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel." - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West s a welcome relief. Riel is arguably one of the most famous men in Canadian history, but he is also poorly understood.

Hamon has added an array of useful analysis and information to the Riel canon. The book is well-researched with new material, and it is well worth the read." - Canada''s History "This book approaches Louis Riel''s story in a fresh and innovative way. The sensational aspects of Riel''s life - the Red River Resistance of 1869-70 and the battles and trial of 1885 - have drawn the most attention. But Max Hamon follows another path, . illuminating many previously obscure corners of Riel''s first thirty years." - Canadian Historical Review "Hamon has produced a biography of innovative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel." - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times.

" - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West s a welcome relief. Riel is arguably one of the most famous men in Canadian history, but he is also poorly understood. Hamon has added an array of useful analysis and information to the Riel canon. The book is well-researched with new material, and it is well worth the read." - Canada''s History "This book approaches Louis Riel''s story in a fresh and innovative way. The sensational aspects of Riel''s life - the Red River Resistance of 1869-70 and the battles and trial of 1885 - have drawn the most attention.

But Max Hamon follows another path, . illuminating many previously obscure corners of Riel''s first thirty years." - Canadian Historical Review "Hamon has produced a biography of innovative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel." - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West vative and constructive insight, which will reshape how we view the historic importance and contribution of Louis Riel." - Prairie History "The Audacity of His Enterprise is a sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times." - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West sophisticated and humanizing biography of an iconic figure in Canadian history set within the context of his times.

" - Jean Barman, University of British Columbia and author of Iroquois in the West.