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Dreamers and Schemers
A Political History of Australia
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Dreamers and Schemers by Frank Bongiorno is a landmark book and the first full political history of Australia.
Winner, ACT Book of the Year Award 2023
Winner, Henry Mayer Book Prize 2023
In this compelling and comprehensive work, renowned historian Frank Bongiorno presents a social and cultural history of Australia's political life, from pre-settlement Indigenous systems to the present day.
Depicting a wonderful parade of dreamers and schemers, Bongiorno surveys moments of political renewal and sheds fresh light on our democratic life. From local pubs and meeting halls to the parliament and cabinet; from pamphleteers and stump orators to party agents and operatives - this enthralling account looks at the political insiders in the halls of power, as well as the agitators and outsiders who sought to shape the nation from the margins.
A work of political history like no other, Dreamers and Schemers will transform the way you look at Australian politics.
'With acuity and grace, Bongiorno divines the soul of the nation ... All told with a cheeky eye for detail and nose for skullduggery by a historian in full archival, narrative and rhetorical flight. A landmark work' – Clare Wright
'Bongiorno is one of our premier historians and this is his masterwork. An original take on our politics and people, written with an open mind and warm Australian heart.' – George Megalogenis
'Penetrating and vividly written, this is a political history that broadens our understanding of politics; one that offers genuinely fresh insights and resists tidy generalisations. From First Nations politics to the democracy sausage, Dreamers and Schemers never disappoints. It will stand as one of the most essential works in Australian history for decades to come.' – Mark McKenna
Shortlisted for the Australian History Prize in the NSW Premier's History Awards
Shortlisted, Educational Publishing Awards Australia, Scholarly Book of the Year Award 2023
Longlisted, Australian Political Book of the Year Award 2023
Highly commended, Ernest Scott Prize 2023
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Dreamers and Schemers by Frank Bongiorno is highly praised for its nuanced and engaging political history of Australia. Reviewers commend the book for its insightful analysis, lively writing, and ability to weave multiple perspectives into a cohesive narrative. This comprehensive exploration of Australian politics is considered essential reading for understanding the nation's past and its implications for the future.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9781760640095
Publisher: Black Inc.
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 November 2022
Country: Australia
Imprint: La Trobe University Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 47.0mm
Width: 155.0mm
Height: 235.0mm
Weight: 684g
Pages: 480
About the Author
Frank Bongiorno is the author of two acclaimed histories- The Eighties and The Sex Lives of Australians. He is a professor of history at the Australian National University and the president of the Australian Historical Association.
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