R.G. Menzies: A Portrait
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling political biography, R.G. Menzies: A Portrait presents an intimate and authoritative account of one of Australia's most consequential prime ministers, Sir Robert Gordon Menzies. Written by Sir John Bunting, a senior public servant who worked closely with Menzies during his long tenure in office, the portrait draws on privileged firsthand observation to illuminate the man behind the statesman. The book chronicles Menzies' towering intellect, his commanding political presence, and his enduring influence on the shape of modern Australia, from his founding of the Liberal Party to his record-breaking 18 years as Prime Minister. Bunting's prose is measured yet revealing, offering a uniquely personal perspective that balances admiration with sharp political insight, making this an essential read for anyone seeking to understand Australian political history of the twentieth century.
Author: Sir John Bunting
Format: Hardback
Published: 1988, Allen & Unwin
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: good, worn/faded. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
A compelling political biography, R.G. Menzies: A Portrait presents an intimate and authoritative account of one of Australia's most consequential prime ministers, Sir Robert Gordon Menzies. Written by Sir John Bunting, a senior public servant who worked closely with Menzies during his long tenure in office, the portrait draws on privileged firsthand observation to illuminate the man behind the statesman. The book chronicles Menzies' towering intellect, his commanding political presence, and his enduring influence on the shape of modern Australia, from his founding of the Liberal Party to his record-breaking 18 years as Prime Minister. Bunting's prose is measured yet revealing, offering a uniquely personal perspective that balances admiration with sharp political insight, making this an essential read for anyone seeking to understand Australian political history of the twentieth century.