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The book delves into Australia's transformation from the turmoil of World War I and the Great Depression to a thriving society by the 1950s. Key figures such as John Curtin and Ben Chifley played pivotal roles in the country's reconstruction amidst wartime challenges. It also highlights Australia's efforts on the global stage, as it sought to establish a new world order aimed at fostering peace and prosperity. Through a blend of individual contributions and national resilience, the narrative illustrates a remarkable period of growth and renewal.
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Australia's Boldest Experiment, Stuart Macintyre
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- Released
- 2015
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- Title
- Australia's Boldest Experiment
- Subtitle
- War and Reconstruction in the 1940s
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Stuart Macintyre
- Publisher
- NewSouth
- Publisher
- 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 626
- ISBN13
- 9781742231129
- Category
- History, World history
- Description
- The book delves into Australia's transformation from the turmoil of World War I and the Great Depression to a thriving society by the 1950s. Key figures such as John Curtin and Ben Chifley played pivotal roles in the country's reconstruction amidst wartime challenges. It also highlights Australia's efforts on the global stage, as it sought to establish a new world order aimed at fostering peace and prosperity. Through a blend of individual contributions and national resilience, the narrative illustrates a remarkable period of growth and renewal.