Description
John Curtin remains a venerated leader. His role as Labor's wartime supremo is etched deep into the national psyche: the man who put Australia first, locked horns with Churchill, forged the alliance with the United States and became the saviour of the nation in its darkest hour. Drawing on new archival material including sensitive and private correspondence from Curtin never before seen or quoted, Curtin's Empire shows that this British world vision was not imposed on him from abroad, rather it animated Curtin from deep within. Since entering politics Curtin had fought a bitter battle with his opponents - both inside and outside his party - over loyalty, identity and national security. At stake was how he and his party related to the defining idea of Australian politics for their times: Britishness.
Reveals the story behind the leader, John Curtin, whose vision, until now, has been overlooked.
About the Author
James Curran is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and the US Studies Center, University of Sydney.
Book Information
ISBN 9780521146227
Author James Curran
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 13mm
Reveals the story behind the leader, John Curtin, whose vision, until now, has been overlooked.
About the Author
James Curran is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and the US Studies Center, University of Sydney.
Book Information
ISBN 9780521146227
Author James Curran
Format Paperback
Page Count 176
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 240g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 153mm * 13mm
