Curtin's Empire

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Curtin's Empire
Authors and Contributors      By (author) James Curran
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:176
Dimensions(mm): Height 228,Width 152
Category/GenreAustralia, New Zealand & Pacific history
ISBN/Barcode 9780521146227
ClassificationsDewey:994.04092
Audience
General
Professional & Vocational
Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises

Publishing Details

Publisher Cambridge University Press
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publication Date 31 January 2011
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

John Curtin remains a venerated leader. His role as Labor's wartime supremo is etched deep into the national psyche: the man who put Australia first, locked horns with Churchill, forged the alliance with the United States and became the saviour of the nation in its darkest hour. Drawing on new archival material including sensitive and private correspondence from Curtin never before seen or quoted, Curtin's Empire shows that this British world vision was not imposed on him from abroad, rather it animated Curtin from deep within. Since entering politics Curtin had fought a bitter battle with his opponents - both inside and outside his party - over loyalty, identity and national security. At stake was how he and his party related to the defining idea of Australian politics for their times: Britishness.

Author Biography

James Curran is Senior Lecturer in the Department of History and the US Studies Center, University of Sydney.