Comrades Come Rally: Recollections Of An Australian Communist
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
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A compelling work of political memoir and twentieth-century Australian history, Comrades Come Rally: Recollections of an Australian Communist chronicles the personal and ideological journey of a dedicated member of the Communist Party of Australia. John Sendy draws on decades of firsthand experience to present an intimate portrait of left-wing activism, party life, and the broader social movements that shaped Australia's political landscape from the mid-twentieth century onward. Written with candid reflection and an insider's authority, the narrative uncovers the internal tensions, passionate convictions, and shifting fortunes of Australian communism during the Cold War era. Sendy illustrates how ordinary men and women were drawn to radical politics in pursuit of social justice, and how the movement ultimately grappled with disillusionment and decline. This honest and historically valuable account stands as an essential document for anyone seeking to understand the lived experience of the Australian left.
Author: John Sendy
Format: Paperback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A compelling work of political memoir and twentieth-century Australian history, Comrades Come Rally: Recollections of an Australian Communist chronicles the personal and ideological journey of a dedicated member of the Communist Party of Australia. John Sendy draws on decades of firsthand experience to present an intimate portrait of left-wing activism, party life, and the broader social movements that shaped Australia's political landscape from the mid-twentieth century onward. Written with candid reflection and an insider's authority, the narrative uncovers the internal tensions, passionate convictions, and shifting fortunes of Australian communism during the Cold War era. Sendy illustrates how ordinary men and women were drawn to radical politics in pursuit of social justice, and how the movement ultimately grappled with disillusionment and decline. This honest and historically valuable account stands as an essential document for anyone seeking to understand the lived experience of the Australian left.