{"product_id":"2026200011847-secondhand-australia-two-centuries-of-war-peace","title":"Australia Two Centuries Of War \u0026 Peace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the first colonial conflicts of the late eighteenth century to the complex peacekeeping missions of the modern era, Australia: Two Centuries of War \u0026amp; Peace presents a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of Australia's military and diplomatic history across two hundred years. Edited by M. McKernan and M. Browne, this landmark anthology brings together contributions from leading historians to examine the full arc of Australian involvement in armed conflict and the pursuit of peace — from frontier wars on home soil to the blood-soaked battlefields of Gallipoli, the Western Front, and the Pacific theatre of World War II.\n\nBeyond the battlefield, the volume situates Australia's martial experience within broader national and cultural narratives, arguing that war has been a defining crucible of Australian identity, shaping its institutions, its self-image, and its place in the world. Published in association with the Australian War Memorial to coincide with Australia's Bicentenary in 1988, the work is richly illustrated and carries the scholarly weight of institutional authority. The result is an indispensable reference for anyone seeking to understand how a young nation forged its character through sacrifice, service, and an enduring hope for a more peaceful world — a question that remains as urgent today as it ever has.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49130806313179,"sku":"2026200011847-SECONDHAND","price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f2c35eb4-8888-4ccf-a9f8-9c9f272a89ef.png?v=1786590221","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011847-secondhand-australia-two-centuries-of-war-peace","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}