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Discover the captivating world of Australian history through the pages of this fascinating title by Peter FitzSimons, Australia's bestselling non-fiction author. This brand new trade paperback, published by Hachette Australia in 2019, offers an immersive journey into the lives of great Australian figures and significant events that shaped the nation. With 640 pages of rich storytelling and insightful details, this book is essential for anyone interested in enriching their knowledge of Australia’s past. FitzSimons, a noted journalist with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun-Herald, has a unique gift for bringing history to life, making it accessible and enjoyable for readers of all ages. His portfolio includes acclaimed works such as Breaker Morant, Kokoda, and Gallipoli, ensuring that each page is filled with gripping narratives and emotional depth. Whether you’re a history buff or looking for an engaging read, this book promises to deliver Australiana like never before. Remember, with free shipping on this item, it’s never been easier to add this must-have title to your collection. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, and note that once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733643309
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 640
Description:
Peter FitzSimons is Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer, and for the past 35 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD and the SUN-HERALD.
He is the author of a number of highly successful books, including BREAKER MORANT, BURKE AND WILLS, MONASH'S MASTERPIECE, KOKODA, NED KELLY and GALLIPOLI, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake and Nick Farr-Jones. His passion is to tell Australian stories, our own stories: of great men and women, of stirring events in our history.
Peter grew up on a farm north of Sydney, went to boarding school in Sydney and attended Sydney University. An ex-Wallaby, he also lived for several years in rural France and Italy, playing rugby for regional clubs. He and his wife Lisa Wilkinson - journalist, magazine editor and television presenter - have three children; they live in Sydney.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733643309
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2019
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 640
Description:
Peter FitzSimons is Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer, and for the past 35 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD and the SUN-HERALD.
He is the author of a number of highly successful books, including BREAKER MORANT, BURKE AND WILLS, MONASH'S MASTERPIECE, KOKODA, NED KELLY and GALLIPOLI, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake and Nick Farr-Jones. His passion is to tell Australian stories, our own stories: of great men and women, of stirring events in our history.
Peter grew up on a farm north of Sydney, went to boarding school in Sydney and attended Sydney University. An ex-Wallaby, he also lived for several years in rural France and Italy, playing rugby for regional clubs. He and his wife Lisa Wilkinson - journalist, magazine editor and television presenter - have three children; they live in Sydney.