ANZAC's Long Shadow: The Cost of Our National Obsession

Redback, Melbourne, 2014. First Edition. Trade Paperback. Very Good Condition (ex-library). First impression. Size: Octavo (standard book size). 184 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Library stamps etc only on endpapers, half-title page.. This book is available and ready to be shipped.. A century ago we got it wrong. We sent thousands of young Australians on a military operation that was barely more than a disaster. It's right that a hundred years later we should feel strongly about that. But have we got our remembrance right? What lessons haven't we learned about war, and what might be the cost of our Anzac obsession? Defence analyst and former army officer James Brown believes that Australia is expending too much time, money and emotion on the Anzac legend, and that today's soldiers are suffering for it. 'Bold, original, challenging - James Brown tackles the burgenoning Anzac industry and asks Australians to re-examine how we think about the military and modern-day service.' --Leigh Sales 'Anzac's Long Shadow is refreshing and engaging. It is also frank and no-nonsense. James Brown sets himself apart as a leader in this new generation of Anzacs by asking the hard questions.' --Peter Leahy, Chief of the Australian Army, 2002-08 Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Sociology & Culture; Australia; Modern; Politics & Government, Current Affairs. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9781863956390. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 7079. . 9781863956390