The Breaker
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.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition (red hardcover binding with ribbon bookmark). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact and solid. The book is part of The Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books series.
A landmark work of Australian historical non-fiction, The Breaker chronicles the controversial life and court-martial of Harry Breaker Morant, the bush balladist and soldier executed by British military authorities during the Boer War. Kit Denton presents a gripping and meticulously researched account that cuts through the mythology surrounding one of Australia's most debated figures, arguing with conviction that Morant was made a scapegoat by the British command. Written with passion and authority, the narrative captures the brutal realities of colonial warfare and the tension between imperial loyalty and Australian identity. This seminal work ignited national debate upon its release and remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Morant legend and its enduring place in the Australian consciousness.
Author: Kit Denton
Format: Hardback
Published: 1986, Times House in association with The Australian
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition (red hardcover binding with ribbon bookmark). Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding condition: Appears intact and solid. The book is part of The Collector's Library of Australia's Great Books series.
A landmark work of Australian historical non-fiction, The Breaker chronicles the controversial life and court-martial of Harry Breaker Morant, the bush balladist and soldier executed by British military authorities during the Boer War. Kit Denton presents a gripping and meticulously researched account that cuts through the mythology surrounding one of Australia's most debated figures, arguing with conviction that Morant was made a scapegoat by the British command. Written with passion and authority, the narrative captures the brutal realities of colonial warfare and the tension between imperial loyalty and Australian identity. This seminal work ignited national debate upon its release and remains essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the Morant legend and its enduring place in the Australian consciousness.