Sons Of The Southern Cross

Sons Of The Southern Cross

by Grantlee Kieza
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 16/12/2013

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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

ISBN:
9781743097168
9781743097168
Category:
General & world history
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
16-12-2013
Language:
English
Publisher:
ABC Books
Grantlee Kieza

Award-winning journalist Grantlee Kieza has held senior editorial positions at The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph and The Courier-Mail.

He is a Walkley Award finalist and the author of twelve acclaimed books, including the recent bestsellers Bert Hinkler: The Most Daring Man in the World, Sons of the Southern Cross and Monash.

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