{"product_id":"2026200016009-secondhand-the-naval-and-military-club-melbourne-a-history-of-its-first-hundred-years-1881-1981","title":"The Naval And Military Club, Melbourne: A History Of Its First Hundred Years, 1881-1981","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: N\/A\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a century, the Naval and Military Club of Melbourne has stood as one of Australia's most distinguished institutions, a bastion of tradition, camaraderie, and service that has witnessed the nation's most pivotal chapters. The Naval and Military Club, Melbourne: A History of its First Hundred Years, 1881–1981 chronicles the remarkable centennial journey of this iconic establishment, from its founding in the colonial era of 1881 through to the modern age, capturing the personalities, events, and social milieu that shaped both the club and the nation it served.\n\nMajor Warren Perry brings to this commissioned centenary history the authoritative voice of a seasoned military man and meticulous researcher, weaving together archival records, membership rolls, and institutional lore into a rich tapestry of Australian social and military history. The work illuminates the club's deep connections to Australia's defence forces and its role as a gathering place for the nation's military and civic elite across two world wars and beyond. Beautifully situated at the intersection of institutional biography and national heritage, this volume raises a compelling question: what does the story of one club reveal about the character of a nation?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49342772543707,"sku":"2026200016009-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/89d7ae31-dfed-4c3a-a49a-1a9a1220da69.png?v=1790049010","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016009-secondhand-the-naval-and-military-club-melbourne-a-history-of-its-first-hundred-years-1881-1981","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}