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$ 4499 entire battle. This is another comprehensive work of military history from well-respected author Peter FitzSimons.
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HISTORY

A SINGLE TREE
Don Watson RRP $ 45.00
A Single Tree assembles the raw material underpinning Don Watson’ s award-winning The Bush. These diverse and haunting voices span the four centuries since Europeans first set eyes on the continent.

MILITARY

VICTORY AT VILLERS-BRETONNEUX
Peter FitzSimons RRP $ 49.99
On Anzac Day 1918, when the town of Villers-Bretonneux falls to the British defenders, it is the Australians who are called on to save the day, the town, and the
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$ 4499 entire battle. This is another comprehensive work of military history from well-respected author Peter FitzSimons.
THE BUSH
Don Watson RRP $ 24.99
A milestone work of memoir, travel writing and history, The Bush takes us on a profoundly revelatory and entertaining journey through the Australian landscape and character. Don Watson’ s book is now in paperback.
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VALIANT FOR TRUTH
Peter Brune Neil McDonald RRP $ 49.99
Chester Wilmot was a renowned Australian war correspondent, broadcaster, journalist and writer. Authors Neil McDonald and Peter Brune unite to tell the story in this, the first full biography of one of the most important correspondents of WWII.
AUSTRALIAN BUSH PUBS
Craig Lewis & Cathy Savage RRP $ 49.99
Australian Bush Pubs features an eclectic collection of the outback’ s historic watering holes. The accompanying text portrays a short history of each establishment
THE HISTORY OF AUSTRALIA IN 100 OBJECTS
Toby Creswell RRP $ 49.99
This is a history of Australia created through the review of man-made objects. From Ned Kelly’ s armour to Julia Gillard’ s glasses, the objects are often iconic and quirky; but a mix creates a compelling story
PASSCHENDAELE
Paul Ham RRP $ 45.00
Passchendaele epitomises everything that was most terrible about the Western Front. Paul Ham’ s new book tells the story of ordinary men in the grip of a political
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and military power struggle that determined their fate and has foreshadowed the destiny of the world for a century.
SAS: ROGUE HEROES
Ben Macintyre RRP $ 35.00
The history of the SAS is an exhilarating tale of fearlessness and heroism, recklessness and tragedy; of extraordinary men willing to take monumental risks. It is a story of the meaning of courage.
OLD TIMERS
David Darcy RRP $ 35.00
Author-photographer David Darcy presents a stunning collection of portraits depicting war, childhood, love and life in the in the lucky country. Our Price
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GALLIPOLI
Dr Peter Pedersen Dr Haluk Oral Julian Thompson RRP $ 59.99
With evocative illustrations, comprehensive descriptions of events, incredible stories, and rare and newly researched removable documents and memorabilia of historic importance, Gallipoli is the ultimate commemoration of the battle.