Defence At Nepean (SIGNED)
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the rugged landscape of New South Wales, the Nepean region harbours a largely untold story of military fortification, strategic planning, and colonial defence — a story that Defence at Nepean brings to vivid life. This meticulously researched work chronicles the historical significance of the Nepean area as a defensive stronghold, tracing the evolution of military infrastructure and the human endeavour behind its construction and operation. The narrative presents the intersection of colonial ambition and geographical necessity, detailing the forts, garrisons, and strategic decisions that shaped this corner of Australian military history. Authored by Barrie I. Follows A.M., a recognised authority on Australian heritage and military history, the work illustrates a deep commitment to preserving the stories embedded in the Australian landscape. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, it argues compellingly for the Nepean region's rightful place in the broader canon of Australian defence history. This is a rare and important volume for enthusiasts of local history, military heritage, and the formative chapters of Australia's national identity — leaving the reader to wonder what other secrets the Australian landscape still conceals.
Author: Barrie I. Follows A.M.
Format: Paperback
Published: 1998, Nepean Historical Society Inc.,
Genre: Australian history
Edition: 2nd ed.,
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Signed with inscription
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Nestled in the rugged landscape of New South Wales, the Nepean region harbours a largely untold story of military fortification, strategic planning, and colonial defence — a story that Defence at Nepean brings to vivid life. This meticulously researched work chronicles the historical significance of the Nepean area as a defensive stronghold, tracing the evolution of military infrastructure and the human endeavour behind its construction and operation. The narrative presents the intersection of colonial ambition and geographical necessity, detailing the forts, garrisons, and strategic decisions that shaped this corner of Australian military history. Authored by Barrie I. Follows A.M., a recognised authority on Australian heritage and military history, the work illustrates a deep commitment to preserving the stories embedded in the Australian landscape. Written with scholarly precision yet accessible prose, it argues compellingly for the Nepean region's rightful place in the broader canon of Australian defence history. This is a rare and important volume for enthusiasts of local history, military heritage, and the formative chapters of Australia's national identity — leaving the reader to wonder what other secrets the Australian landscape still conceals.