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1001 Australians You Should Know

1001 Australians You Should Know

by Toby Creswell
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/12/2006

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Following the huge success of his previous book, 1001 Songs (now in third reprint), Toby Creswell tells us about 1001 significant Australians that we should all know about. He gives us fresh and charming snapshots of a whole range of interesting Australians that should get us through a trivia contest or a dinner party. Included are politicians, pop stars, Nobel Laureates, industrialists, racing identities, thinkers, singers, sports people, soap stars, stirrers, film makers, composers, criminals, clergy, activists, ratbags and losers and winners. These people are from all walks of life. This book will help meet the ever increasing demand for more Australian stories as well as being an invaluable source for students and parents alike.So whether you're looking for Dame Edna or the great batsman Charles Bannerman, 1001 Australians You Should Know provides a factual, concise account of the lives of those who helped to change the world and who made the nation great.
ISBN:
9781864033618
9781864033618
Category:
Australasian & Pacific history
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-12-2006
Publisher:
Pluto Press Australia Pty Ltd (ceased trading )
Country of origin:
Australia
Pages:
800
Dimensions (mm):
235x200x54mm
Weight:
0.3kg
Toby Creswell

Toby Creswell is a former editor of Rolling Stone and founding editor of Juice and other magazines.

He has written several books including 1001 Songs.

He has written and produced several history and music documentaries and was an executive producer of the film Paul Kelly: Stories of Me.

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