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Sons Of The Southern Cross
rebels, revolutions, Anzacs and the spirit of Australia's fighting flag
By: Grantlee Kieza
eBook | 16 December 2013
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Tales of the iconic flag that came represent the rebellious Australian spirit, from Eureka to Ned Kelly to Gallipoli and beyond
Ever since it was launched in the minefields of Victoria the Southern Cross flag has been a symbol for a rebellious Australian spirit - from the battles of Eureka to those of Ned Kelly, from the birth of the Labor Party to the Anzacs at Galliopoli. the men and women involved took the flag as their symbol. But as much as it became a metaphor for anti-establishment heroics, the flag also had a darker side; xenophobia, racism, intolerance and violence. Grantlee Kieza tells the story of the flag through the stories of the people who fought under it, the miners, the soldiers, the bushrangers, the journalists and politicians, who shaped Australia. He takes readers from the slums of Ireland to the goldfields of Victoria, and then on to the courtrooms, pubs and hideouts where revolutions were hatched. through the raw and impassioned characters trying to make a life in a new nation, he brings Australia's renegade history vividly to life.
PRAISE FOR GRANTLEE KIEZA OAM
'Engagingly written ... one of the most nuanced portraits to date' -- The Australian
'Vivid, detailed and well written' -- Daily Telegraph
'A staggering accomplishment that can't be missed by history buffs and story lovers alike' -- Betterreading.com.au
'A free-flowing biography of a great Australian figure' --- John Howard
'Clear and accessible ... well-crafted and extensively documented' -- Weekend Australian
'Kieza has added hugely to the depth of knowledge about our greatest military general in a book that is timely' Tim Fischer, Courier-Mail
'The author writes with the immediacy of a fine documentary ... an easy, informative read, bringing historic personalities to life' -- Ballarat Courier
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ISBN: 9781743097168
ISBN-10: 1743097166
Published: 16th December 2013
Format: ePUB
Language: English
Number of Pages: 416
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: ABC Books
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- Non-FictionWarfare & Defence
- Non-FictionHistoryEarliest Times to Present Day20th Century History from 1900 to 2000
- Non-FictionHistoryEarliest Times to Present DayModern History from 1700 to 1900