Australian History
The Stalking of Julia Gillard: How the Media and Team Rudd Contrived to Bring down the Prime Minister by Kerry-Anne Walsh
by Jacqueline Kent •
Depicting war in a picture book requires a deft hand. Historical imperatives need to be considered, while also avoiding glorifying war for a young and impressionable audience. Ideally, such books should promote informed discussion rather than mindless militarism.
... (read more)Glorious Days: Australia 1913 edited by Michelle Hetherington
by John Thompson •
Collecting Ladies: Ferdinand von Mueller and Women Botanical Artists by Penny Olsen
by Simon Caterson •
A Most Generous Scholar: Joan Kerr: Art and Architectural Historian by Susan Steggall
by Sheridan Palmer •
The Last Blank Spaces: Exploring Africa and Australia by Dane Kennedy
by Norman Etherington •
Taking Stock: The Humanities in Australia edited by Mark Finnane and Ian Donaldson
by Robert Phiddian •
Air Disaster Canberra: The plane crash that destroyed a government by Andrew Tink
by Lyndon Megarrity •