{"title":"Rohan Howitt","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Rohan Howitt collection, where history and military enthusiasts will find an engaging exploration of historical narratives and significant military strategies. Known for his meticulous research and compelling storytelling, Rohan Howitt offers readers a profound understanding of historical events through his works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his noteworthy contributions is \u003cem\u003eThe Southern Frontier\u003c\/em\u003e, a masterfully crafted series that delves into the intricacies of historical conflicts and the cultural landscapes surrounding them. Howitt's books are known for their rich detail and accessibility, making them suitable for both history buffs and casual readers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to immerse yourself in a world of historical intrigue and military strategy, Rohan Howitt's works provide a vivid trove of knowledge and narratives. Explore this collection to gain insights into pivotal moments from our past, vividly brought to life by one of the genre's distinguished authors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEmbark on a journey through history with Rohan Howitt and experience the stories that have shaped our world in ways that are both enlightening and enthralling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-southern-frontier-by-rohan-howitt-9780522880519","title":"The Southern Frontier","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntarctica looms large in the Australian psyche – as a place of science, adventure, and peril. Our romantic entanglement with this unique environment is deep and enduring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Southern Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e traces Australia’s Antarctic obsession from its origins in the nineteenth century to the creation of the Australian Antarctic Territory and a permanent national Antarctic program in the 1930s and 1940s. It reconstructs Australian ideas, beliefs, and anxieties about the Antarctic and shows how Australians came to imagine their nation as having a natural right – perhaps even a destiny – to explore, exploit, and control the world to their south.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy examining how and why Australia relentlessly pursued the acquisition of its Antarctic Territory, Rohan Howitt recovers a forgotten way of thinking about this region: as one frontier of an Australian empire stretching from the equator to the South Pole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt a time when the Australian Government is ramping up its investment in Antarctica and geopolitical tensions are on the rise, \u003ci\u003eThe Southern Frontier\u003c\/i\u003e provides the historical explanation for how Australians came to see the world to their south as a natural extension of the nation’s territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656965411052,"sku":"9780522880519","price":43.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780522880519.jpg?v=1752482764"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rohan-howitt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}