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Breaker Morant

By Peter FitzSimons
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Breaker Morant by Peter FitzSimons delves into the gripping true story of Lieutenant Harry "Breaker" Morant and his trial during the Second Boer War. The book explores the controversies and moral complexities of wartime justice, focusing on themes of loyalty, command, and the harsh realities faced by soldiers. FitzSimons provides a detailed and thought-provoking examination of a pivotal moment in military legal history.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by historical military events and the complex human stories behind them. This gripping account delves into the intricacies of wartime decisions and consequences, offering a deep exploration of morality and justice during conflict. If you appreciate books that blend historical accuracy with powerful narrative storytelling, this one is sure to captivate you.

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Breaker Morant

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The epic story of the Boer War and Harry 'Breaker' Morant: drover, horseman, bush poet - murderer or hero?

Most Australians have heard of the Boer War and of Harry 'Breaker' Morant, a figure who rivals Ned Kelly as an archetypal Australian folk hero. But Morant was a complicated man. Born in England and immigrating to Queensland in 1883, he established a reputation as a rider, polo player and poet who submitted ballads to The Bulletin and counted Banjo Paterson as a friend. Travelling on his wits and the goodwill of others, Morant was quick to act when appeals were made for horsemen to serve in the war in South Africa. He joined up, first with the South Australian Mounted Rifles and then with a South African irregular unit, the Bushveldt Carbineers.

The adventure would not go as Breaker planned. In October 1901, Lieutenant Harry Morant and two other Australians, Lieutenants Peter Handcock and George Witton, were arrested for the murder of Boer prisoners. Morant and Handcock were court-martialled and executed in February 1902 as the Boer War was in its closing stages, but the debate over their convictions continues to this day.

With his masterful command of story, Peter FitzSimons takes us to the harsh landscape of southern Africa and into the bloody action of war against an unpredictable force using modern commando tactics. The truths FitzSimons uncovers about Breaker Morant and the part he played in the Boer War are astonishing - and finally, we will know if the Breaker was a hero, a cad, a scapegoat or a criminal.

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Breaker Morant by Peter FitzSimons is praised for its detailed exploration of a controversial figure and event in military history. Reviews highlight FitzSimons' engaging narrative style, which brings to life the complexities of the Boer War and the moral ambiguities surrounding the trial of Breaker Morant. Some readers appreciate the thorough research and balanced viewpoint, though a few note it might be dense for those unfamiliar with the historical context.

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ISBN: 9780733641305

Publisher: Hachette Australia

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 October 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: Hachette Australia

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 52.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 243.0mm

Weight: 910g

Pages: 576

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History & Military Non-Fiction Peter FitzSimons

About the Author

Peter FitzSimons AM is Australia's bestselling non-fiction writer, and for the past 39 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the SYDNEY MORNING HERALD and the SUN-HERALD.

He is the author of a number of highly successful books, including BREAKER MORANT, BURKE AND WILLS, MONASH'S MASTERPIECE, KOKODA, NED KELLY and GALLIPOLI, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson, Nancy Wake and John Eales. His passion is to tell Australian stories, our own stories: of great men and women, of stirring events in our history.

Peter grew up on a farm north of Sydney, went to boarding school in Sydney and attended Sydney University. An ex-Wallaby, he also lived for several years in rural France and Italy, playing rugby for regional clubs. He and his wife, Lisa Wilkinson AM - journalist, magazine editor and television presenter - have three children; they live in Sydney.

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