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Hardback or Cased Book. Condizione: New. Pompey Elliott at War: In His Own Words. Book.

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Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Near pristine, inscribed by the author on title page.

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Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Ross McMullin's masterly work retrieves a significant Australian from undeserved obscurity. It also judiciously reassesses notable battles he influenced - including the Gallipoli Landing, Lone Pine, Fromelles, Polygon Wood, and Villers-Brettoneux - and illuminates numerous aspects of Australia's experiences during his lifetime, particularly the often-overlooked period of the aftermath to the Great War.Pompey Elliott was a remarkable Australian. During the Great War he was a charismatic, controversial, and outstandingly successful military leader. An accomplished tactician and 'the bravest of the brave', he was renowned for never sending anyone anywhere he was not prepared to go himself. As a result, no Australian general was more revered by those he led or more famous outside his own command.A man of unimpeachable integrity and unwavering commitment, he was also forthright and volatile. His tempestuousness generated a host ofanecdotes that amused his men and disconcerted his superiors.Yet surprisingly little had been written about Elliott until the original edition of this book appeared in 2002. Now in a new format and with a foreword by Les Carlyon, this comprehensive, deeply researched biographytells Elliott'sfascinating story. It vividly examines Elliott's origins and youth, his peacetime careers as a lawyer and politician, and his achievements - as well as the controversies he aroused during his years as a soldier.Ross McMullin's masterly work retrieves a significant Australian from undeserved obscurity. It also judiciously reassesses notable battles he influenced - including the Gallipoli Landing, Lone Pine, Fromelles, Polygon Wood, and Villers-Brettoneux - and illuminates numerous aspects of Australia's experiences during his lifetime, particularly the often-overlooked period of the aftermath to the Great War.'Australian who don't read this book are short-changing themselves.' Peter Ryan, The Australian'A striking aspect of Ross McMullin's scrupulous biography is how little Elliott has been exaggerated by posterity . . . Pompey Elliott is a large book, and rightly.' Gideon Haigh, The Age'May be the best Australian military biography yet to appear.' Stephen Loosley, Sunday Telegraph Pompey Elliott was a remarkable Australian. During the Great War he was a charismatic, controversial, and outstandingly successful military leader. An accomplished tactician and 'the bravest of the brave', he was renowned for never sending anyone anywhere he was not prepared to go himself. Australian author. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condizione: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. A definitive biography of Brigadier?General Harold Edward "Pompey" Elliott, one of Australia's most formidable and revered commanders of the First World War. Crease marks to cover and spine from being read (this is a thick book). Personal gift inscription within. Pages tight.

Soft cover. Condizione: Very Good. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. Hardbound in dust jacket. Minor wear to dust jacket edges, otherwise very good.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Hundreds of Australian first-person narratives of World War I have been published, but none more riveting than this one. The wartime letters and diaries of Pompey Elliott, Australia's most famous fighting general, are exceptionally forthright. They are also remarkably illuminating about his volatile emotions. Pompey not only wrote frankly about what happened to him and the men he was commanding; he was also frank about what he felt about both. Having arranged a no-secrets pact with his wife for their correspondence before he left Australia in 1914, he adhered to that agreement throughout the conflict. Moreover, Pompey expressed himself with vivid candour in his diaries and other correspondence. He wrote rapidly and fluently, with fertile imagery, a flair for simile, and an engaging turn of phrase. His extraordinary letters to his young children turned even the Western Front into a bedtime story. Pompey was prominent in iconic battles and numerous controversies. He was wounded at the Gallipoli landing, and four of his men were awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at Lone Pine. No one was more instrumental than Pompey in turning looming defeat into stunning victory at both Polygon Wood and Villers-Bretonneux. No Australian general was more revered by those he led or more famous outside his own command. Ross McMullin, the author of the award-winning and best-selling biography Pompey Elliott , has collected Pompey's words from a variety of sources and shaped them into a compelling narrative. This book will transform our awareness of Pompey's importance in the dramatic final year of World War I. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st Edition. 337pp, not price clipped, no inscriptions, illustrated. Very slight rubbing to wrapper, no fading or tears. Very good condition internally, appears almost unread. Heavy book, please inquire for postage outside the UK.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. For Australia, a new nation with a relatively small population, the death of 60,000 soldiers during World War I was catastrophic. It is hardly surprising, then, that Australians evaluating the consequences of the conflict have tended to focus primarily on the numbing number of losses on the sheer quantity of all those countrymen who did not return. That there must have been extraordinary individuals among them has been implicitly understood, but these special Australians are unknown today. This book seeks to retrieve their stories and to fill the gaps in our collective memory. Farewell, Dear People contains ten extended biographies of young men who exemplified Australias gifted lost generation of World War I. Among them are accounts of an internationally acclaimed medical researcher; a military officer described by his brigadier as potentially an Australian Kitchener; a rugby international who became an esteemed administrator and a rising Labor star; an engineer who excelled on Mawsons Antarctic mission; a visionary vigneron and community leader who was renowned for successful winemaking at an unusually young age; a Western Australian Rhodes scholar assured of a shining future in the law and/or politics; a Tasmanian footballer who dazzled at the highest level; and a budding architect from Melbournes best-known creative dynasty who combined an endearing personality with his familys flair for writing and drawing. This magisterial book tells their stories for the first time. In doing so, it enriches the story of Australia immeasurably. An analysis of the individuals making up the lost generation of WWI. They involve a range of backgrounds and experiences, all states and classes, and come from a variety of military units -- not just the infantry. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Ross McMullin, Scribe Publications. WINNER OF THE 2024 AGE BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE FOR NONFICTIONAcclaimed historian and biographer Ross McMullin has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in this sequel to Farewell, Dear People, the winner of multiple awards, including the Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History.Life So Full of Promise, his second multi-biography about Australia's lost generation of World War I, features a collection of interwoven stories set in that defining era.The rich cast includes a talented barrister whose outstanding leadership enabled a momentous victory in France; an eminent newspaper editor who kept his community informed about the war while his sons were in the trenches; an energetic soldiers' mother who became a political activist and a Red Cross dynamo; an admired farmer whose unit was rushed to the rescue in the climax of the conflict; the close sisters from Melbourne who found their lives transformed; a popular doctor who was more fervently mourned than any other Australian casualty; and a bohemian Scandinavian blonde who disrupted one of Sydney's best-known families.A feature of the book is its coverage of cricket and cricketers of the era. It reveals the untold story of a keen all-rounder who was chosen in an Australian team to tour England, but surprisingly did not go. There is also a superb biography of a brilliant yet practically unknown cricketer whose stunning feat has never been matched. Other prominent characters include the most versatile top-level sportsman Australia has ever known, and a Test prospect whose violent postwar death shocked the nation.The storytelling is superlative, illuminating and profoundly moving.'A painstakingly researched and a profoundly empathetic micro-history showing how the full human cost of war goes far beyond those lives lost in violent conflict and the people immediately affected who are closest to them . in the hands of a leading historian, aspects of a nation's history assumed to be familiar may yield new and deeper insights that help to explain the world we live in today.'-Judges' comments for the 2024 Age nonfiction book of the year award'His scholarship is impeccable, he writes like an angel . and his narrative gift is Blaineyesque.'-Barry Jones, The Age' McMullin's aim is to highlight not just the 'radiant but unfulfilled promise' of these relatively unknown Australians, but also to illuminate what the war was like for Australians at home. It is clearly a labour of love . McMullin charts these three lives and deaths and their aftermath with extraordinary care and sensitivity . Ross McMullin is to be commended on another impressive contribution to Australian social history.'-Raelene Frances, Australian Book Review. Paperback.

Secondhand, Paperback. , . 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: Ross McMullin Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 608 For Australia, a new nation with a relatively small population, the death of 60,000 soldiers during World War I was catastrophic. It is hardly surprising, then, that Australians evaluating the consequences of the conflict have tended to focus primarily on the numbing numbers of losses - on the sheer quantity of all those countrymen who did not return. That there must have been extraordinary individuals among them has been implicitly understood, but these special Australians are unknown today. This book seeks to retrieve their stories and to fill the gaps in our collective memory. Farewell, Dear People contains ten extended biographies of young men who exemplified Australia's gifted lost generation of World War I. Among them are accounts of an internationally acclaimed medical researcher; a military officer described by his brigadier as potentially an Australian Kitchener; a rugby international who became an esteemed administrator and a rising Labor star; an engineer who excelled on Mawson's Antarctic mission; a visionary vigneron and community leader who was renowned for successful winemaking at an unusually young age' a Western Australian Rhodes scholar assured of a shining future in the law and/or politics; a Tasmanian footballer who dazzled at the highest level; and a budding architect from Melbourne's best-known creative dynasty who combined an endearing personality with his family's flair for writing and drawing. This magisterial book tells their stories for the first time. In doing so, it enriches the story of Australia immeasurably. 'There is so much to admire and to praise in this book. The research is prodigious, the storytelling hypnotic, the confidence and clarity of the writer remarkable. Do not for a second think of this book as military history only or mostly . McMullin writes as well about sport as he does about war, or medical research, or wine-making, or Antarctic exploring. Such is the range and scope of this book and such were the skills required of its author . This is a rich book, to be sure. One that I read with such pleasure and admiration. It is a wonderful tribute to the 10 men whose lives we discover for the first time, an extraordinary account of Australia from about the 1870s and into the 1930s, and deeply moving.' -Michael McKernan, Canberra Times 'It is a gripping read and a remarkable achievement. I, for one, had difficulty putting it down . a powerful and valuable book.' -Craig Stockings, Australian Historical Studies 'McMullin has set a new standard in Australian military biography, for which he must be congratulated. Very highly recommended.' -Ron Austin, Mufti. Secondhand, Paperback.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Life So Full of Promise, his second multi-biography about Australia's lost generation of World War I, features a collection of inter-woven stories set in that defining era. The rich cast includes a talented barrister whose outstanding leadership enabled a momentous victory in France; an eminent newspaper editor who kept his community informed about the war while his sons were in the trenches; an energetic soldiers' mother who became a political activist and a Red Cross dynamo; an admired farmer whose unit was rushed to the rescue in the climax of the conflict; the close sisters from Melbourne who found their lives transformed; a popular doctor who was more fervently mourned than any other Australian casualty; and a bohemian Scandinavian blonde who disrupted one of Sydney's best-known families. A feature of the book is its coverage of cricket and cricketers of the era. It reveals the untold story of a keen all-rounder who was chosen in an Australian team to tour England, but surprisingly did not go. There is also a superb biography of a brilliant yet practically unknown cricketer whose stunning feat has never been matched. Other prominent characters include the most versatile top-level sportsman Australia has ever known, and a Test prospect whose violent postwar death shocked the nation. The storytelling is superlative, illuminating and profoundly moving. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. pp.viii+600. 23.5cm. 66 Black and white illustrations. 2 maps. Bibliography. Notes. Index. Soft covers. Crease to the spine and to corners of covers. Good clean copy.t.

Paperback. Condizione: new. Paperback. Will Dyson (1880-1938) was a brilliant and versatile artist, and much more besides. His prodigious talents struggled to find a niche in Australia, but he burst into prominence with cartoons of extraordinary vigour and resource on the London Daily Herald. These whole-page cartoons with wordy, witty captions were revered by workers and intellectuals alike.Dyson was also a talented writer, a scintillating humourist and an arresting speaker. A stunning overnight success, he was described as the most famous Australian in the world.In 1916 Dyson became Australia's first official war artist. His drawings of profound empathy and sympathy remain a unique record of the Western Front experience. Once again he complemented his art with exquisite writing.Returning to Australia in 1925, he took up etching to international acclaim, confirming that whatever he did he did well.Absorbing, illuminating, and lavishly illustrated, this is a fascinating story of the life and times of a remarkable and under-recognised Australian. Will Dyson (1880-1938) was a brilliant and versatile artist, and much more besides. His prodigious talents struggled to find a niche in Australia, but he burst into prominence with cartoons of extraordinary vigour and resource on the London Daily Herald. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Paperback. Pompey Elliottwas a remarkable Australian. During the Great War he was a charismatic, controversial, and outstandingly successful military leader. An accomplished tactician and 'the bravest of the brave', he was renowned for never sending anyone anywhere he was not prepared to go himself. As a result, no Australian general was more revered by those he led or more famous outside his own command.A man of unimpeachable integrity and unwavering commitment, he was also forthright and volatile. His tempestuousness generated a host ofanecdotes that amused his men and disconcerted his superiors.Yet surprisingly little had been written about Elliott until the original edition of this book appeared in 2002. Now in a new format and with a foreword by Les Carlyon, this comprehensive, deeply researched biographytells Elliott'sfascinating story. It vividly examines Elliott's origins and youth, his peacetime careers as a lawyer and politician, and his achievements - as well as the controversies he aroused during his years as a soldier.Ross McMullin's masterly work retrieves a significant Australian from undeserved obscurity. It also judiciously reassesses notable battles he influenced - including the Gallipoli Landing, Lone Pine, Fromelles, Polygon Wood, and Villers-Brettoneux - and illuminates numerous aspects of Australia's experiences during his lifetime, particularly the often-overlooked period of the aftermath to the Great War.'Australian who don't read this book are short-changing themselves.' Peter Ryan, The Australian'A striking aspect of Ross McMullin's scrupulous biography is how little Elliott has been exaggerated by posterity . . . Pompey Elliott is a large book, and rightly.'Gideon Haigh, The Age'May be the best Australian military biography yet to appear.' Stephen Loosley, Sunday Telegraph 2018. Reprint. A fine copy that has been inscribed, dated and SIGNED by the author. 5 Centimeters X 13.7 Centimeters X 21.1 Centimeters.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. Hundreds of Australian first-person narratives of World War I have been published, but none more riveting than this one.The wartime letters and diaries of Pompey Elliott, Australia's most famous fighting general, are exceptionally forthright. They are also remarkably illuminating about his volatile emotions. Pompey not only wrote frankly about what happened to him and the men he was commanding; he was also frank about what he felt about both. Having arranged a no-secrets pact with his wife for their correspondence before he left Australia in 1914, he adhered to that agreement throughout the conflict.Moreover, Pompey expressed himself vividly in his diaries and other correspondence. He wrote rapidly and fluently, deploying fertile imagery, a flair for simile, and an engaging turn of phrase. His extraordinary letters to his young children turned even the Western Front into a bedtime story.Pompey was prominent in iconic battles and numerous controversies. He was wounded at the Gallipoli landing, and four of his men were awarded the Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery at Lone Pine. No one was more instrumental than Pompey in turning looming defeat into stunning victory at both Polygon Wood and Villers-Bretonneux. No Australian general was more revered by those he led or more famous outside his own command.This book, by the author of the award-winning and best-selling biography Pompey Elliott, will lead to a new appreciation of Pompey's character and his importance in the dramatic final year of World War I. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

Secondhand, Hardback. , . 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: Ross McMullinFormat: HardbackNumber of Pages: 512With total access to ALP and national archives, McMullin has produced a frank and authoritative record of the influence and development of all seven Labor parties--namely those in the six states--and the Federal Labor Party, which formed the first labor government soon after Australia became a nation in 1901. The book concentrates on the achievements of the Governments of Fisher, Hughes, Scullin, Curtin, Chifley, Whitlam, and Hawke. Secondhand, Hardback.

Condizione: Acceptable.

Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Dust Jacket Included. 0207148953 Hardcover with pictorial dustjacket 26.5 x 19 cm; 337 pages, illustrated.yellowed edge to pages and gift inscription on ffep. 0.0.

Soft cover. Condizione: Near Fine. xiii, 718pp., b/w illustrations, maps, charts, bibliography, notes, index. Age toned text block. Minor rubbing and creasing to covers. Uncreased spine.(BH) 5/25.

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 608 pages. 9.21x1.89x6.10 inches. In Stock.

viii+600pp. 8vo. Original wrappers. B/w illustrations. A near fine copy. First edition. Signed by the author.

hard cover with dust jacket. Condizione sovraccoperta: Very Good. 1st edition. Illustrated in colour and black and white. 23 cm. XIV, 448 pages VG/VG. Very good book in very good dust jacket, gift inscription signed by the author on title page. Dust jacket protected with removable plastic cover. Signed by author.

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; 502 pages, b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.