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Part memoir and part authorized biography, this account chronicles the life and governmental record of one of Australia’s most interesting and possibly most misunderstood Prime Ministers Malcolm Fraser. Tracing the story of a shy boy who grew to become one of the most persistent, insistent, and controversial political voices in Australian government, this discussion examines the Vietnam War, the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, and Malcolm Fraser’s own term in office. Through his many disputes with the conservative Howard Government, Fraser emerges as an enduring liberal, constantly reinterpreting core values to meet the needs of changing times.
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"Replays the reader's effort with an extraordinary life story supported by a great depth of research and Simons' accomplished writing." —Australian Bookseller & Publisher
Malcolm Fraser was Australia’s 22nd Prime Minister. He is the cochairman of the Commonwealth Group of Eminent Persons and the president of Cooperative Assistance and Relief Everywhere International. Margaret Simons is a freelance journalist, a writer, and a senior lecturer at Swinburne University of Technology. She is the author of The Content Makers: Understanding the Australian Media and The Meeting of the Waters.
"Readers [are] amply rewarded with this rich addition to the political canon." —Canberra Times
"Simons is a master storyteller." —Weekly Times
"Replays the reader's effort with an extraordinary life story supported by a great depth of research and Simons' accomplished writing." —Australian Bookseller & Publisher
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- PublisherMiegunyah Press
- Publication date2010
- ISBN 10 0522855792
- ISBN 13 9780522855791
- BindingHardcover
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Book Description Hardback. 1. Malcolm Fraser is one of the least known, most interesting and possibly most misunderstood of Australia's prime ministers. In this book, part memoir and part authorised biography, Fraser, at the age of 79, explains himself and his record in government for the first time, speaking from his experience to the present and the future. The book traces the story of a shy boy who was raised to be seen and not heard, yet grew to become one of the most persistent, insistent and controversial political voices of our times. From the Vietnam War to the Dismissal and his years as Prime Minister, through to his many disputes with the Howard government, Fraser emerges as an enduring liberal, constantly reinterpreting core values to meet the needs of changing times. 2010, First edition. A near fine copy only marked by a previous owners details on the front free endpaper. The d/w is also near fine with only superficial shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 14332378
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Number 126 of Second Miegunyah series. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 852 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. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage bar a small chip on the top of the spine. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. In fine unread condition. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post. Part memoir and part authorized biography, this account chronicles the life and governmental record of one of Australia's most interesting and possibly most misunderstood Prime Ministers--Malcolm Fraser. Tracing the story of a shy boy who grew to become one of the most persistent, insistent, and controversial political voices in Australian government, this discussion examines the Vietnam War, the dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, and Malcolm Fraser's own term in office. Through his many disputes with the conservative Howard Government, Fraser emerges as an enduring liberal, constantly reinterpreting core values to meet the needs of changing times. The Miegunyah Press is a special imprint of Melbourne University Publishing that publishes prestigious books of the highest printing and design quality at affordable prices. Miegunyah Press books are absorbingly original, visually grand and eminently collectable. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 1-2 kilos. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; 20th century; Politics & Government. ISBN: . ISBN/EAN: 9780522855791. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10311. This book weighs over one kilogram, and may involve extra shipping charges if posted to some countries. Seller Inventory # 10311
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