John Curtin's War Volume II: Triumph and Decline
by Edwards, John
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good +
- ISBN 10
- 0143791362
- ISBN 13
- 9780143791362
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About This Item
Viking / Penguin, Edwards, John. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Very Good +. AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY The first volume of John Curtin's War was recognised as 'a landmark in Australian political biography' (The Australian) and 'remarkable' (AFR). That book ends with the fall of Singapore and a fundamental realignment of Australia's place in the world- 'The Americans were coming. So were the Japanese.' This second volume, 'Triumph and Decline', tells the full, fascinating story of the next four years, as Curtin leads Australia in meeting its enemy and its new friend, the latter personified by the charismatic, self-certain General Douglas MacArthur. As Churchill abandons Australia and pursues a 'Hitler first' strategy, Curtin and MacArthur fight to ensure that the War in the Pacific is an American priority. As the critical battles of the Coral Sea and Midway decide Australia's fate - and Kakoda creates a new legend - Curtin's resolute calm and implacable determination lift him beyond party conflicts to become 'Australia's leader'. But the outward strength disguises deteriorating health, and increasing doubt about the American alliance. Curtin determined Australia's future - but what would it have been had he lived? 'Triumph and Decline' completes Edwards' masterpiece and cements John Curtin's place as our greatest of Prime Ministers.497 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm Includes bibliographical references (pages 449-460) and index. #210623 First Edition (Volume I also available)Curtin, John, 1885-1945. | World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area -- Participation, Australian. | Prime ministers -- Australia -- Biography. | Australia -- Politics and government -- 1901-1945. | Australian Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. Hardcover in Dustjacket Very Good +
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- Bookseller
- Elizabeth's Bookshops (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
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- Title
- John Curtin's War Volume II: Triumph and Decline
- Author
- Edwards, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover in Dustjacket
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0143791362
- ISBN 13
- 9780143791362
- Publisher
- Viking / Penguin
- Date Published
- Edwards, John
- Pages
- 497
- Keywords
- AUSTRALIAN MILITARY HISTORY (incl ANZAC)
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About Elizabeth's Bookshops
Elizabeth's Bookshops Australia. Bookdealers since 1973.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
Elizabeth's Bookshops are one of Australia's largest second-hand bookshop operations, with 4 shops on both sides of the Australian continent.
For nearly 50 years, Elizabeth's have been major dealers in second-hand and out-of-print books.
Established in 1973, Elizabeth's Bookshops are now in Perth CBD, two shops in Fremantle (WA) and King Street, Newtown (NSW).
All orders are dispatched within 1 business day from our Fremantle Warehouse.
All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street, Fremantle Western Australia. (7 days a week) 08 9433 3236
Click & Collect (no postage cost!) is available at all branches.
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