Enigmatic deakin (11 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An insightful and accessible new biography of Alfred Deakin, Australia's second prime minister.Alfred Deakin - scholar, spiritualist, prime minister - was instrumental in creating modern Australia. In the first biography of Deakin in more than half a century, the acclaimed political historian Judith Brett deftly weaves together his public, private and family lives. She brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of federation the principled and passionate, gifted and eccentric figure whose legacy continues to shape the contours of the nation's politics. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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: Judith Brett Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 512 Alfred Deakin-scholar, spiritualist, prime minister-was instrumental in creating modern Australia. In the first biography of Deakin in more than half a century, the acclaimed political historian Judith Brett deftly weaves together his public, private and family lives. She brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of federation the principled and passionate, gifted and eccentric figure whose legacy continues to shape the contours of the nation's politics. Paperback.…

hardcover and dustwrapper in very good condition; 490 pages, colour and b/w photos, heavy book which will require excess postage outside Australia.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. A fine copy in fine dust jacket. Pp. 490. A nuanced, accessible portrait that moves beyond the conventional image of Deakin as a bearded "father of Federation." The author examines the tensions and contradictions in his character: a gifted orator, skilled negotiator, and principled liberal who nonetheless found much of the day-to-day business of politics distasteful (its self-interest, deal-making, and intellectual mediocrity).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Fine. 1st Edition. 490 pages, indexed, illustrated. The pages are lightly tanned, else as new. "Alfred Deakin-scholar, spiritualist, prime minister-was instrumental in creating modern Australia. In the first biography of Deakin in more than half a century, the acclaimed political historian Judith Brett deftly weaves together his public, private and family lives. She brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of federation the principled and passionate, gifted and eccentric figure whose legacy continues to shape the contours of the nation's politics. As Brett deftly explores and weaves these strands together we begin to understand Alfred Deakin, his motivations and indeed his enigmatic qualities. This is a psychological study of Australia's former Prime Minister. Beginning with his Melburnian upbringing Brett shows how his social and familial context shaped him. The city of Melbourne of the period is revealed as crucial to how we are to comprehend and understand Deakin." (Publisher).…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Jacket has moderate general wear and no tears. Mild even tanning to edges of page-block. Internally clean. Binding tight. 490pp Size: 160mm x 240mm. Book.

8vo. [x]+490pp. B/w plates. Original boards in dustwrapper.Previous owner's name else a fine copy. First edition.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. Alfred Deakinscholar, spiritualist, prime ministerwas instrumental in creating modern Australia. In the first biography of Deakin in more than half a century, the acclaimed political historian Judith Brett deftly weaves together his public, private and family lives. She brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of federation the principled and passionate, gifted and eccentric figure whose legacy continues to shape the contours of the nation's politics. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

1st edition / 1st printing hardback with dust jacket As New octavo ix + 490pp., colour & b/w plates, map, notes, bibliog., index, A history of Australia from the gold rush right through to the present day.

Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. An insightful and accessible new biography of Alfred Deakin, Australia's second prime minister.Alfred Deakin-scholar, spiritualist, prime minister-was instrumental in creating modern Australia. In the first biography of Deakin in more than half a century, the acclaimed political historian Judith Brett deftly weaves together his public, private and family lives. She brings out from behind the image of a worthy, bearded father of federation the principled and passionate, gifted and eccentric figure whose legacy continues to shape the contours of the nation's politics.Destined to become a classic of biography, The Enigmatic Mr Deakin is a masterly portrait of a complex man who was instrumental in creating modern Australia.'A biography of immense power that will restore Deakin to his proper place in the national imagination: the mystic politician who gave us Australia.' David Marr'A fresh, revealing and insightful portrait of one of the great figures who shaped Australia.' Paul Kelly'Masterful, tender and utterly compelling.' Clare Wright'Judith Brett has proven the perfect biographer' Jason Steger, Sydney Morning Herald Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…

8vo (24x15.7cm), hardback, prelims + 490pp + some b&w plates. Very good condition in very good dustwrapper (mild wear, lightly bumped). A little bumped, light wear else. Pictures available on request.