{"title":"Gene Bawden","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the intriguing worlds penned by \u003cem\u003eGene Bawden\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished author known for his insightful works in the realm of history and military studies. Bawden’s writings are not just tales of the past but rich explorations of the forces that have shaped our world. His collection invites readers to delve into the complexities of historical narratives with a fresh and engaging perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the standout titles in this collection, \u003cstrong\u003eComfort and Judgement\u003c\/strong\u003e, exemplifies Bawden's ability to weave intricate stories that challenge and inform. It offers a captivating analysis of cultural and societal themes, all while providing a thoughtful commentary on the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a seasoned history buff or a curious newcomer to military narratives, Gene Bawden’s books promise a blend of educational insight and gripping storytelling. With every page, you are bound to discover something new and thought-provoking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through time with Gene Bawden’s meticulously crafted works. Add these must-read books to your collection and uncover the hidden stories behind historical events.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"comfort-and-judgement-by-gene-bawden-9781925835489","title":"Comfort and Judgement","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMy journey to this book is the culmination of a long-held fascination with the history and currency of Australia's domestic interior. Having been born in a remote, desert-bound Queensland town, I have felt its power as a solace; a retreat from the extremities of the Australian environment. The interior provided a zone in which we were kept safe, but so too were our traditions, behaviours, and belief systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs I sifted through the pages of Australia's nineteenth-century advice manuals on the subject, featuring caverns of formal furniture suites, patterned carpet, velvet drapes, china cabinets, occasional tables, and collections of ornaments all awkwardly coalescing in spaces impregnated with the acrid waft of furniture polish, I was struck by the continuum of the interior and its purpose; as a refuge to induce both comfort and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince the earliest days of colonisation, white Australians have protectively swaddled themselves in the domestic interior. Faced with a disconcerting and entirely alien environment, the replication of English interiors provided the colony's settler communities with the tether they sought to a guiding homeland and its comforting rules and practices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Australian identity is aligned, truthfully or otherwise, to the 'masculine' exterior: the bush, the outback, and the beach, women were imperative to settler communities, and so too were the interiors they created. \u003cem\u003eComfort and Judgement\u003c\/em\u003e provides a richer, deeper understanding of the Australian home than has been realised before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46848694714604,"sku":"9781925835489","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18680223482873.jpg?v=1758998551"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/gene-bawden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}