The Whitlam Venture
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Alan Reid
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The Whitlam Venture presents a gripping political biography that dissects the turbulent tenure of Gough Whitlam’s government with unflinching clarity. Reid chronicles the ambitions, missteps, and internal machinations of the Australian Labor Party during a period marked by rapid policy shifts and escalating crises. He uncovers the backroom deals, ideological clashes, and personal rivalries that propelled the administration toward its dramatic dismissal. With journalistic precision, Reid illustrates how Whitlam’s vision collided with political realities, resulting in a volatile legacy that reshaped Australia’s democratic landscape. The narrative commands attention with its candid portrayal of power, fragility, and the consequences of governance under pressure.
Author: Alan Reid
Binding: Hardback
Published: Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The Whitlam Venture presents a gripping political biography that dissects the turbulent tenure of Gough Whitlam’s government with unflinching clarity. Reid chronicles the ambitions, missteps, and internal machinations of the Australian Labor Party during a period marked by rapid policy shifts and escalating crises. He uncovers the backroom deals, ideological clashes, and personal rivalries that propelled the administration toward its dramatic dismissal. With journalistic precision, Reid illustrates how Whitlam’s vision collided with political realities, resulting in a volatile legacy that reshaped Australia’s democratic landscape. The narrative commands attention with its candid portrayal of power, fragility, and the consequences of governance under pressure.