Falling In: Australians And 'Boy Conscription' 1911-1915
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Barrett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Hale & Iremonger Sydney, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cover has begun to detach slightly from spine.
This historical non-fiction work by John Barrett meticulously chronicles the contentious period of "boy conscription" in Australia between 1911 and 1915. It details the social and political landscape that led to the compulsory military training of youths, examining the widespread public debate, protests, and the impact on Australian society. The book presents a comprehensive account of this significant, yet often overlooked, chapter in the nation's history, illustrating the complexities of national identity and military policy in the early 20th century. It is an essential read for those interested in Australian history, military studies, and social movements.
Author: John Barrett
Binding: Paperback
Published: Hale & Iremonger Sydney, 1979
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cover has begun to detach slightly from spine.
This historical non-fiction work by John Barrett meticulously chronicles the contentious period of "boy conscription" in Australia between 1911 and 1915. It details the social and political landscape that led to the compulsory military training of youths, examining the widespread public debate, protests, and the impact on Australian society. The book presents a comprehensive account of this significant, yet often overlooked, chapter in the nation's history, illustrating the complexities of national identity and military policy in the early 20th century. It is an essential read for those interested in Australian history, military studies, and social movements.