{"product_id":"2026200006451-secondhand-pattern-of-conquest","title":"Pattern Of Conquest","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Wear and tear\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: No markings\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Jacket protected by mylar sleeve. Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Usual aging. Shelf wear. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep into the gripping and volatile atmosphere of post-World War II military occupation with Pattern Of Conquest, a striking vintage novel by Australian author L. H. Evers. Published as a scarce first edition by the Currawong Publishing Co. of Sydney in 1954, this hardback volume—complete with its original dust jacket—is a vital and highly collectible piece of mid-century Australian fiction.\n\nThe narrative provides a raw, atmospheric snapshot of society and culture under the shadow of global conflict, diving deeply into military history and the psychological landscape of wartime aftermath. Melding elements of high-stakes adventure fiction with profound historical realism, the plot follows its characters through the complex moral dilemmas and harsh realities of an occupying force trying to establish order in a shattered world. This vintage copy is exceptionally well-preserved, featuring an unmarked interior and good page condition, housed in its original dust jacket that shows classic, time-matured wear and tear. For collectors of scarce 1950s Australiana, military fiction, and foundational post-war literature, this beautifully preserved volume stands as a powerful and enduring addition to any historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48820250050779,"sku":"2026200006451-SECONDHAND","price":20.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/ad2d8caa-ba8c-464d-a406-367c656f1702.png?v=1780055655","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006451-secondhand-pattern-of-conquest","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}