Mungo Maccallum's Australian Political Anecdotes
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: stained book block;
From the smoke-filled back rooms of colonial governance to the bear pit of modern Parliament House, Australian political life has never been short of drama, farce, and moments of inspired absurdity — and Mungo MacCallum has collected the best of them. This anthology chronicles the richly comic and often scandalous stories that have shaped the Australian political landscape, gathering anecdotes about prime ministers, premiers, and colourful parliamentary figures whose wit, blunders, and bravado have become the stuff of national legend. MacCallum, one of Australia's most celebrated and acerbic political journalists, brings his trademark sardonic intelligence to the task of curating these tales, presenting a portrait of Australian democracy that is both affectionate and delightfully irreverent. The collection illustrates that, beneath the pomp of political theatre, there has always been a uniquely Australian larrikin spirit at work in the corridors of power. For anyone who has ever wondered what really goes on behind the despatch box, this is the book that answers — with a knowing grin.
Author: Mungo Maccallum
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: stained book block;
From the smoke-filled back rooms of colonial governance to the bear pit of modern Parliament House, Australian political life has never been short of drama, farce, and moments of inspired absurdity — and Mungo MacCallum has collected the best of them. This anthology chronicles the richly comic and often scandalous stories that have shaped the Australian political landscape, gathering anecdotes about prime ministers, premiers, and colourful parliamentary figures whose wit, blunders, and bravado have become the stuff of national legend. MacCallum, one of Australia's most celebrated and acerbic political journalists, brings his trademark sardonic intelligence to the task of curating these tales, presenting a portrait of Australian democracy that is both affectionate and delightfully irreverent. The collection illustrates that, beneath the pomp of political theatre, there has always been a uniquely Australian larrikin spirit at work in the corridors of power. For anyone who has ever wondered what really goes on behind the despatch box, this is the book that answers — with a knowing grin.