Sir Isaac Isaacs
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Max Gordon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, Australia, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This political biography presents a commanding portrait of Sir Isaac Isaacs, Australia's first native-born Governor-General and a towering figure in the nation’s legal and constitutional history. Max Gordon details Isaacs’ ascent from modest beginnings to Chief Justice of the High Court, illustrating his unwavering commitment to public service, judicial integrity, and national identity. The narrative argues for Isaacs’ pivotal role in shaping Australia's federation and legal independence, while uncovering the ideological tensions that marked his tenure. Gordon instructs with clarity and authority, balancing archival precision with narrative momentum.
Author: Max Gordon
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann, Australia, 1963
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
This political biography presents a commanding portrait of Sir Isaac Isaacs, Australia's first native-born Governor-General and a towering figure in the nation’s legal and constitutional history. Max Gordon details Isaacs’ ascent from modest beginnings to Chief Justice of the High Court, illustrating his unwavering commitment to public service, judicial integrity, and national identity. The narrative argues for Isaacs’ pivotal role in shaping Australia's federation and legal independence, while uncovering the ideological tensions that marked his tenure. Gordon instructs with clarity and authority, balancing archival precision with narrative momentum.