René Lévesque is the Quebecer at the origin of the greatest economic, political and social changes that occurred in Québec in the 20th century. During his career, he was demonized by part of the English and French press, treated as a friend of Khrushchev, a communist and "Castro of the north" by the Liberals and the National Union. What do we really know about him? What events shaped his deep convictions? Who remembers the highlights of his brilliant career as a journalist?

"René Lévesque est le Québécois à l'origine des plus grands changements économiques, politiques et sociaux survenus au Québec au 20e siècle. Pendant sa carrière, il a été démonisé par une partie de la presse anglophone et francophone, traité d'ami de Khrouchtchev, de communiste et de «Castro du nord» par les Libéraux et l'Union nationale. Que sait-on vraiment de lui? Quels évènements ont façonnés ses convictions profondes? Qui se rappelle des hauts faits de sa brillante carrière de journaliste?" - publisher's website.