The Saviours: An Intellectual History Of The Left In Australia.
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A provocative work of political and intellectual history, The Saviours chronicles the rise and evolution of left-wing thought in Australia, tracing the ideas, movements, and key figures that shaped the country's progressive tradition. Patrick O'Brien presents a critical and analytically sharp account of the ideological currents that defined Australian leftism, from its earliest manifestations through to its modern incarnations. Written with wit and scholarly authority, the work argues that the self-appointed intellectual vanguard of the left has often been driven as much by messianic impulse as by principled political conviction. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper intellectual underpinnings of Australian political culture and the complex legacy of its reform movements.
Author: Patrick O'Brien
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Drummond Melbourne
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: worn/faded, some shelfwear. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings visible.
A provocative work of political and intellectual history, The Saviours chronicles the rise and evolution of left-wing thought in Australia, tracing the ideas, movements, and key figures that shaped the country's progressive tradition. Patrick O'Brien presents a critical and analytically sharp account of the ideological currents that defined Australian leftism, from its earliest manifestations through to its modern incarnations. Written with wit and scholarly authority, the work argues that the self-appointed intellectual vanguard of the left has often been driven as much by messianic impulse as by principled political conviction. This is an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the deeper intellectual underpinnings of Australian political culture and the complex legacy of its reform movements.