Australian War Memorial: Canberra
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
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Standing as one of the most visited and revered institutions in the nation, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is more than a museum — it is a sacred site of national memory, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Australians in conflicts spanning more than a century. This official guide chronicles the history, architecture, and collections of the Memorial, presenting readers with an intimate portrait of a building that is itself a monument: its Byzantine-influenced dome and Commemorative Courtyard designed to inspire awe and reflection in equal measure. From the Hall of Memory to the galleries housing relics, dioramas, and personal artefacts, the reader is guided through spaces that transform the abstract weight of war into deeply human stories. Beyond its role as a visitor companion, this publication stands as a significant document in Australian cultural and military historiography, illustrating how a nation chooses to remember, memorialise, and make meaning from its wartime experience. The Memorial's architecture, conceived by Emil Sodersten and John Crust and opened in 1941, is treated not merely as backdrop but as argument — a deliberate artistic statement about grief, pride, and national identity. For anyone seeking to understand how Australia has shaped its collective memory of conflict, this guide opens a door that does not easily close.
Author: Australian War Memorial Board of Management
Format: Paperback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
Standing as one of the most visited and revered institutions in the nation, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra is more than a museum — it is a sacred site of national memory, honouring the courage and sacrifice of Australians in conflicts spanning more than a century. This official guide chronicles the history, architecture, and collections of the Memorial, presenting readers with an intimate portrait of a building that is itself a monument: its Byzantine-influenced dome and Commemorative Courtyard designed to inspire awe and reflection in equal measure. From the Hall of Memory to the galleries housing relics, dioramas, and personal artefacts, the reader is guided through spaces that transform the abstract weight of war into deeply human stories. Beyond its role as a visitor companion, this publication stands as a significant document in Australian cultural and military historiography, illustrating how a nation chooses to remember, memorialise, and make meaning from its wartime experience. The Memorial's architecture, conceived by Emil Sodersten and John Crust and opened in 1941, is treated not merely as backdrop but as argument — a deliberate artistic statement about grief, pride, and national identity. For anyone seeking to understand how Australia has shaped its collective memory of conflict, this guide opens a door that does not easily close.