Gough whitlam (77 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. Fiftieth anniversary edition with a new foreword from Prime Minister Anthony AlbanesePassionate, pithy, learned, witty, and vigorously combative, The Truth of the Matter tells the extraordinary political story of the only Prime Minister of Australia ever deposed from office.On Remembrance Day 1975 the Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, sacked Prime Minister Gough Whitlam. The Dismissal was the culmination of almost three years of political conflict, as Whitlam's progressive Labor government rammed home legislative reform in the face of implacable and increasingly bitter conservative resistance. The focus of the Opposition's scheming was the Senate, where its leaders blocked supply in order to force a political crisis.Whitlam, famous for his 'crash through or crash' style, refused to compromise with his political enemies. At an election a month after the Dismissal, the conservatives were returned to office. Controversy and recrimination followed. Many Australians, including Whitlam himself, believed he had been the victim of a coup.In 1979 Whitlam published his own account of the events of 1975, The Truth of the Matter, an instant bestseller. The fiftieth anniversary edition with a new foreword from Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

paperback in good condition, a little worn; 191 pages, b/w photos.

paperback in very good condition; 224 pages.

Paperback. Condición: Good. 191 pages. Cover slightly worn/ faded, Text tanned On Remembrance Day, 1975, the Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, s acked the Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. The Dismissal was the culmination of al most three years of political conflict, as Whitlam's reforming Labor government rammed home overdue legislative reforms in the face of implacable, and increasin gly bitter, conservative opposition. The focus of the Opposition's scheming was the Senate, where its leaders blocked supply in order to force a political crisi s. Whitlam, famous for his 'crash through or crash' style, refused to compromise with his political enemies. After consulting secretly with the Opposition Leade r, Malcolm Fraser, and the Chief Justice, Sir Garfield Barwick, Kerr abruptly in formed the PM that he had withdrawn his commission. Half an hour later, Kerr swo re Fraser in as 'caretaker Prime Minister'. At an election a month later, the co nservatives were returned to office. Controversy and recrimination followed. Man y Australians, including Whitlam himself, b.…

Paperback. Gough Whitlam, Melbourne University Press. On Remembrance Day, 1975, the Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr, sacked the Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam. The Dismissal was the culmination of almost three years of political conflict, as Whitlam's reforming Labor government rammed home overdue legislative reforms in the face of implacable, and increasingly bitter, conservative opposition. The focus of the Opposition's scheming was the Senate, where its leaders blocked supply in order to force a political crisis. Whitlam, famous for his 'crash through or crash' style, refused to compromise with his political enemies. After consulting secretly with the Opposition Leader, Malcolm Fraser, and the Chief Justice, Sir Garfield Barwick, Kerr abruptly informed the PM that he had withdrawn his commission. Half an hour later, Kerr swore Fraser in as 'caretaker Prime Minister'. At an election a month later, the conservatives were returned to office. Controversy and recrimination followed. Many Australians, including Whitlam himself, believed he had been the victim of a coup. In 1979, he published his own account of the events of 1975, The Truth of the Matter , an instant best seller. Out of print for many years, it is republished by MUP on the thirtieth anniversary of the Dismissal, with a new introduction by the author and other new reference material. Passionate, pithy, learned, witty, and vigorously combative, The Truth of the Matter tells the extraordinary political story of the only Prime Minister of Australia ever deposed from office. Paperback.…

Soft cover. Condición: As New. Third Edition. xxvii+303pp., Pictorial full colour photographic covers, intro., preface by Gough, b/w plts. & text, appends., bibliog., indexes. The Truth of the Matter, an instant best seller. Out of print for many years, it is published by MUP on the thirtieth anniversary of the Dismissal, with a new introduction by the author and other new reference material. Size: Small Octavo. Book.…

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: None Issued. Reprint. 339 pages. Book is in Very good condition throughout. The only exception is a small tear mark to cover from an old sticker.

Mass Market Paperback. Condición: Good. First Edition. . xii-198pp. b&w ills. good.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. 339 pages. The cover is a little worn and creased. The page edges are lightly tanned. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size F: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

8vo, 596pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good hardback copy in like dust jacket.

8vo, 471pp. Black & white illustrations. A very good hardback copy in like dust jacket.

paperback in good condition, one corner bumped, neatly covered with clear adhesive plastic, foxed; 198 pages, b/w photos.

Pictorial Wraps. Condición: Good. Second Edition. Illustrated in b&w. Includes index of surnames. An Australian Original. Mass market paperback. Printed in Australia. NOTE: A GOOD READING COPY. Slight handling wear, light vertical crease to covers, faint staining to margin edge of rear cover (not affected internally), mild foxing, slightly cocked, otherwise a clean tight solid softcover copy. xvi + 198pp. SB-82.…

Paper Back. Condición: Very Good. The page edges are lightly tanned. 339 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (204-227mm).

Paper Back. Condición: Very Good. The book is a little worn, with tanned inside covers and page edges. 188 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Minor smudging to endpapers; text block age-toned at the margins. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: ix, 341 pages, [8] pages of plates ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Whitlam, Gough, 1916-2014 - Travel - Italy. Whitlam, Margaret, 1919-2012 - Travel - Italy. Prime ministers - Australia - Biography. Italy - Description and travel. 1 Kg. …

Secondhand, Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Gough Whitlam Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 360 The book titled Abiding Interests by the author Gough Whitlam. Secondhand, Paperback.…

Paperback. Gough Whitlam, Penguin Random House Australia. The Whitlam Government 1972-1975 by E.G. Whitlam In this definitive and detailed account, former Prime Minister Gough Whitlam offers a passionate defense and a comprehensive analysis of his tumultuous three years in power. Written by the man at the center of the storm, this book chronicles the sweeping legislative program that transformed Australian society-from the establishment of Medibank and the modernization of family law to the ending of conscription and the recognition of China. Beyond the policy achievements, Whitlam provides a first-hand perspective on the political struggles of the era, culminating in the unprecedented constitutional crisis of 1975. Essential reading for students of history and politics, this volume captures the vision, the achievements, and the dramatic dismissal of one of Australia's most significant governments. Paperback.…

hardcover and dustwrapper in good condition, edge of boards a little damaged; 788 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

339pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. Black and white plates. A very good copy. . First edition.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near fine, slightly edge-dulled dust wrapper. Minor smudging to endpapers; text block age-toned at the margins. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description: ix, 341 pages, [8] pages of plates ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Subjects: Whitlam, Gough, 1916-2014 - Travel - Italy. Whitlam, Margaret, 1919-2012 - Travel - Italy. Prime ministers - Australia - Biography. Italy - Description and travel. 1 Kg. …

Paperback. Condición: Very Good. Volume Four only of the Labor History Essays series. 229 pages. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown. Size: Size E: 8"-9" Tall (203-228mm).

Soft Cover. Condición: Fine. First Edition. 23pp. Orange stapled car. Tiny bump at top edge, small silverfished patch on rear cover. Address given by former Australian Prime Minister on Italian and English literature. Size: 8vo.

Paperback. Condición: Very Good+. First Edition. With photographic illustrations, a very good copy. The Truth of the Matter' by Gough Whitlam is about his controversial sacking as Labor Prime Minister of Australia by GOvernor-General Sir John Kerr in 1975. ; 180 x 110mm; xii, 191 pages.

Softcover. xii, 191 pp., B&W Photographs Australian Prime Minister 1972-1975. Penguin mass market pap. Australian edition, first thus. V. G. without markings.

paperback in good condition, pages tanned; 788 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. 1st Edition. This new book, completed after his 80th birthday, he covers his activities after Parliament.

soft cover. Condición: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st edition. 20 cm. 202 pages VG. Very good condition with light shelf wear and edge wear to covers, pages a little browned.