A Certain Grandeur: Gough Whitlam In Politics
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A landmark work of Australian political biography, A Certain Grandeur: Gough Whitlam in Politics chronicles the extraordinary career of one of Australia's most transformative Prime Ministers through the eyes of his longtime speechwriter and confidant. Graham Freudenberg brings unparalleled insider knowledge to bear as he details Whitlam's rise through the Labor Party ranks, his landmark 1972 election victory, and the turbulent years of his government's sweeping reform agenda. Written with authority and admiration, the account presents the drama of Whitlam's bold ambitions — from universal healthcare to Aboriginal land rights — set against a backdrop of fierce political opposition. The narrative culminates in the infamous constitutional crisis of 1975, when Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed the Whitlam government in one of the most controversial acts in Australian democratic history. Freudenberg's prose is passionate yet disciplined, cementing this title as an essential text for understanding the Labor tradition and the man who redefined it.
Author: Graham Freudenberg
Format: Hardback
Published: 1977, Macmillan
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. The dust jacket shows some light wear and fading consistent with age.
A landmark work of Australian political biography, A Certain Grandeur: Gough Whitlam in Politics chronicles the extraordinary career of one of Australia's most transformative Prime Ministers through the eyes of his longtime speechwriter and confidant. Graham Freudenberg brings unparalleled insider knowledge to bear as he details Whitlam's rise through the Labor Party ranks, his landmark 1972 election victory, and the turbulent years of his government's sweeping reform agenda. Written with authority and admiration, the account presents the drama of Whitlam's bold ambitions — from universal healthcare to Aboriginal land rights — set against a backdrop of fierce political opposition. The narrative culminates in the infamous constitutional crisis of 1975, when Governor-General Sir John Kerr dismissed the Whitlam government in one of the most controversial acts in Australian democratic history. Freudenberg's prose is passionate yet disciplined, cementing this title as an essential text for understanding the Labor tradition and the man who redefined it.