Alfred Deakin: A Biography

Alfred Deakin: A Biography

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Author: J. A. La Nauze
Binding: Hardback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS and CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This definitive historical account chronicles the life and political career of Alfred Deakin, a pivotal figure in Australia's federation and early parliamentary history. J. A. La Nauze meticulously uncovers Deakin's intellectual development, his significant contributions to nation-building, and his complex personal journey. The narrative presents a comprehensive portrait of a statesman who shaped the nascent Australian Commonwealth, detailing his roles as a liberal reformer and a key architect of national policy. It illustrates the political landscape of late 19th and early 20th century Australia through the lens of one of its most influential leaders, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs of the era.

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Description

Author: J. A. La Nauze
Binding: Hardback
Published: MELBOURNE UNIVERSITY PRESS and CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings

This definitive historical account chronicles the life and political career of Alfred Deakin, a pivotal figure in Australia's federation and early parliamentary history. J. A. La Nauze meticulously uncovers Deakin's intellectual development, his significant contributions to nation-building, and his complex personal journey. The narrative presents a comprehensive portrait of a statesman who shaped the nascent Australian Commonwealth, detailing his roles as a liberal reformer and a key architect of national policy. It illustrates the political landscape of late 19th and early 20th century Australia through the lens of one of its most influential leaders, offering profound insights into the challenges and triumphs of the era.