Description
Geoffrey Blainey's talent for identifying the telling detail, the crucial event, the key personality makes for masterful storytelling, and his interest ranges wide over the fields of human activity--not only major transformations but also the everyday experiences of people around the world. "Another outstanding work by Australia's most eminent historian.... A great book."-John Hayman, Henry Thornton.
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Published: 07/23/2008
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781566637930
ISBN10: 1566637937
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern | 20th Century | General
Author: Geoffrey Blainey
Publisher: Ivan R. Dee Publisher
Published: 07/23/2008
Pages: 384
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 1.10d
ISBN13: 9781566637930
ISBN10: 1566637937
BISAC Categories:
- History | Modern | 20th Century | General
About the Author
Geoffrey Blainey, one of Australia's most prominent historians, held a chair at Harvard University in the early 1980s and taught for many years at the University of Melbourne. He has also written A Short History of the World. He is the recipient of Australia's highest honor, Companion in the Order of Australia. He lives near Melbourne.