A Pictorial History Of Australians At War
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few nations have defined themselves so profoundly through the crucible of war as Australia, and A Pictorial History of Australians at War stands as a monumental testament to that defining truth. Spanning conflicts from the earliest colonial engagements through the titanic struggles of the First and Second World Wars and beyond, this sweeping visual chronicle presents the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Australian men and women on the world's most brutal battlefields — from the blood-soaked ridges of Gallipoli to the steaming jungles of the Pacific. Authored by a distinguished team of historians and writers — Robert Nelson, Frank Margan, Peter Isaacson, Stuart Reid, and David Evans — the work combines authoritative historical narrative with a remarkable collection of photographs and illustrations, making the human cost and martial spirit of Australia's military heritage viscerally immediate. The collaborative approach brings depth and breadth to each campaign, illustrating both the grand strategic sweep and the intimate personal stories that give history its enduring power. For anyone seeking to understand how war shaped the Australian national character, this volume issues an irresistible invitation to look, and to remember.
Author: Robert Nelson, Frank Margan, Peter Isaacson, Stuart Reid, David Evans
Format: Hardback
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Few nations have defined themselves so profoundly through the crucible of war as Australia, and A Pictorial History of Australians at War stands as a monumental testament to that defining truth. Spanning conflicts from the earliest colonial engagements through the titanic struggles of the First and Second World Wars and beyond, this sweeping visual chronicle presents the extraordinary courage, sacrifice, and resilience of Australian men and women on the world's most brutal battlefields — from the blood-soaked ridges of Gallipoli to the steaming jungles of the Pacific. Authored by a distinguished team of historians and writers — Robert Nelson, Frank Margan, Peter Isaacson, Stuart Reid, and David Evans — the work combines authoritative historical narrative with a remarkable collection of photographs and illustrations, making the human cost and martial spirit of Australia's military heritage viscerally immediate. The collaborative approach brings depth and breadth to each campaign, illustrating both the grand strategic sweep and the intimate personal stories that give history its enduring power. For anyone seeking to understand how war shaped the Australian national character, this volume issues an irresistible invitation to look, and to remember.