{"product_id":"2026200016811-secondhand-canberra-and-the-new-parliament-house","title":"Canberra And The New Parliament House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good\u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew moments in a nation's life carry the weight of stone and steel quite like the opening of a new seat of government — and Canberra and the New Parliament House captures that defining chapter in Australian history with breathtaking scope. Set against the carefully planned garden city of Canberra, the book chronicles the monumental story of Australia's new Parliament House, from its architectural conception and engineering triumphs to its symbolic significance as the sovereign heart of a modern democracy. It presents the building not merely as a structure, but as a statement of national identity, tracing the political, cultural, and civic forces that shaped one of the twentieth century's most ambitious public works.\n\nPublished by Lansdowne Press — with offices spanning Sydney, Auckland, London, and New York — this richly illustrated volume argues that architecture is inseparable from the story of a people. The narrative weaves together urban planning history, political milestones, and design philosophy, illuminating how Canberra itself grew from a contested vision into a thriving capital. Laden with striking photography and authoritative commentary, it stands as an essential document of Australian civic pride, leaving the reader to wonder: what does it truly mean to build a home for a nation's democracy?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49313641758939,"sku":"2026200016811-SECONDHAND","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/a5bfe93d-7e88-4ae9-ab7d-4bf15817d0bf.png?v=1789524841","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200016811-secondhand-canberra-and-the-new-parliament-house","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}