Guide To Australian War Memorial
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Fair
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Pages: Good
Standing as one of Australia's most sacred institutions, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra serves as both a museum and a shrine to the men and women who served and died in Australia's military conflicts. This official guidebook presents a thorough overview of the Memorial's vast collections, galleries, and commemorative spaces, chronicling the nation's military history from the earliest colonial campaigns through to the defining conflicts of the twentieth century, including both World Wars. Structured to accompany visitors through the Memorial's carefully curated halls, the guide details the significance of the exhibits, honours the stories embedded in artefacts and artworks, and illuminates the philosophy of remembrance that underpins every element of the institution's design. Beyond its function as a navigational aid, this volume stands as a document of national identity, illustrating how Australia has chosen to memorialise sacrifice and construct a collective memory of war. The prose carries a tone of solemn reverence, echoing the Memorial's own ethos — captured in the inscription visible on the title page: They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious — not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives. For those seeking to understand the heart of Australian commemoration, this guide remains an indispensable companion.
Author: Various
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Standing as one of Australia's most sacred institutions, the Australian War Memorial in Canberra serves as both a museum and a shrine to the men and women who served and died in Australia's military conflicts. This official guidebook presents a thorough overview of the Memorial's vast collections, galleries, and commemorative spaces, chronicling the nation's military history from the earliest colonial campaigns through to the defining conflicts of the twentieth century, including both World Wars. Structured to accompany visitors through the Memorial's carefully curated halls, the guide details the significance of the exhibits, honours the stories embedded in artefacts and artworks, and illuminates the philosophy of remembrance that underpins every element of the institution's design. Beyond its function as a navigational aid, this volume stands as a document of national identity, illustrating how Australia has chosen to memorialise sacrifice and construct a collective memory of war. The prose carries a tone of solemn reverence, echoing the Memorial's own ethos — captured in the inscription visible on the title page: They gave their lives. For that public gift they received a praise which never ages and a tomb most glorious — not so much the tomb in which they lie, but that in which their fame survives. For those seeking to understand the heart of Australian commemoration, this guide remains an indispensable companion.