Power Without Glory
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: Frank J Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lloyd O'Neil, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
Frank Hardy's "Power Without Glory" is a compelling work of Australian historical fiction that chronicles the life of John West, a powerful and ruthless businessman in early 20th-century Melbourne. The novel meticulously details West's rise from poverty to immense wealth and influence, exposing the corruption, political machinations, and social injustices prevalent in the era. It presents a scathing critique of power and its corrupting effects, drawing readers into a world of ambition, betrayal, and moral compromise. This gripping narrative offers a profound insight into a significant period of Australian history and the darker side of human nature.
Author: Frank J Hardy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Lloyd O'Neil, 1972
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Faded spine.
Frank Hardy's "Power Without Glory" is a compelling work of Australian historical fiction that chronicles the life of John West, a powerful and ruthless businessman in early 20th-century Melbourne. The novel meticulously details West's rise from poverty to immense wealth and influence, exposing the corruption, political machinations, and social injustices prevalent in the era. It presents a scathing critique of power and its corrupting effects, drawing readers into a world of ambition, betrayal, and moral compromise. This gripping narrative offers a profound insight into a significant period of Australian history and the darker side of human nature.