Robert Menzies: A Life: Volume 1: 1894?1943 (Australian Lives) - Softcover

Martin, A. W.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0522847110 ISBN 13: 9780522847116

Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

Admired and reviled, for more than thirty years Robert 'Ming' Menzies stood at the centre of power in Australia. His concerns and political style influenced two generations; from the beginning of his long political career he grew to dominate the practice and language of Australian politics. The first of two volumes, this book documents the early years of the brilliant lawyer, who came to be known as 'Pig-Iron Bob' and who was to create the Liberal Party from the ashes of the UAP, becoming a towering figure in post-war Australia.

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About the Author

Dr Allan Martin is the author of Henry Parkes, a biography hailed as 'one of the very best biographies ever written by, or on, an Australian'. He taught at the universities of New South Wales, Melbourne and Adelaide, was Foundation Professor of History at La Trobe University and, until his retirement in 1992 Senior Fellow in History at the Australian National University.

Review

'Martin has created a sympathetic and sensitive picture of Menzies within a well written analysis of the national political and international wartime context.' -- Lyn Gorman, Australian Library Review

'Martin has produced an elegant and very readable book that has added depth to the rather sparse literature on Menzies.' -- David Day, Australian

'Martin's biography is an erudite account, stylishly written and with some warm personal insights.' -- John Howard, Sydney Morning Herald

'Martin's first volume of Menzies is a genuinely fine book - elegant, absorbing, timely, fair-minded and scrupulous.' -- Robert Manne, Quadrant

Edition details

• Publisher: Melbourne University Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0522847110
• ISBN 13: 9780522847116
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 200