The Government And The People: 1939-1941
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
When the world plunged into the catastrophe of the Second World War in September 1939, Australia faced a reckoning that would test the very foundations of its democratic government and the resolve of its people. The Government and the People: 1939-1941 chronicles Australia's turbulent entry into the war, tracing the political decisions, national mobilisation, and the profound relationship between the Curtin and Menzies governments and the Australian civilian population during the critical opening years of the conflict. Paul Hasluck — himself a distinguished statesman, historian, and future Governor-General of Australia — brings an unparalleled insider's authority to this magisterial account, drawing on official records and first-hand knowledge to present a meticulous and authoritative portrait of a nation at war. Part of the landmark official Australian war history series published by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this volume stands as a cornerstone of Australian historiography, illustrating the complex interplay between wartime policy, public sentiment, and democratic governance. Hasluck's prose is measured and precise, reflecting both his scholarly rigour and his deep personal connection to the events he chronicles. For anyone seeking to understand how Australia shaped — and was shaped by — the Second World War, this essential volume raises a compelling question: how does a democratic society truly prepare itself for total war?
Author: Paul Hasluck
Format: Hardback
Published: 1956, Australian War Memorial
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 2nd pr.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
When the world plunged into the catastrophe of the Second World War in September 1939, Australia faced a reckoning that would test the very foundations of its democratic government and the resolve of its people. The Government and the People: 1939-1941 chronicles Australia's turbulent entry into the war, tracing the political decisions, national mobilisation, and the profound relationship between the Curtin and Menzies governments and the Australian civilian population during the critical opening years of the conflict. Paul Hasluck — himself a distinguished statesman, historian, and future Governor-General of Australia — brings an unparalleled insider's authority to this magisterial account, drawing on official records and first-hand knowledge to present a meticulous and authoritative portrait of a nation at war. Part of the landmark official Australian war history series published by the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, this volume stands as a cornerstone of Australian historiography, illustrating the complex interplay between wartime policy, public sentiment, and democratic governance. Hasluck's prose is measured and precise, reflecting both his scholarly rigour and his deep personal connection to the events he chronicles. For anyone seeking to understand how Australia shaped — and was shaped by — the Second World War, this essential volume raises a compelling question: how does a democratic society truly prepare itself for total war?