Australia's war, 1914-18 /
Examines the question of the impact of the First World War on Australia. The focus is on where Australians fought and shy; the tensions and realignments within Australian politics in the period of 1914-18; the stresses of the war on Australian society, especially on women and those whom wartime hyst...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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St. Leonards, NSW, Australia :
Allen & Unwin,
1995.
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| Summary: | Examines the question of the impact of the First World War on Australia. The focus is on where Australians fought and shy; the tensions and realignments within Australian politics in the period of 1914-18; the stresses of the war on Australian society, especially on women and those whom wartime hysteria cast in the role of the 'enemy' at home; the impact of the war on the country's economy; the role played by Australia in international diplomacy; and the creation and influence of the Anzac legend. |
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| Physical Description: | xxii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-87) and index. |
| ISBN: | 1863734619 9781863734615 |