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World War Noir
Sydney's Unpatriotic War
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This book may appeal to you if you are fascinated by the intertwining of crime and conflict during wartime. It explores the dark underbelly of society during a tumultuous period in history, blending elements of crime, espionage, and the impact of war on civilian life, making it a compelling read for those interested in historical intrigue and military history.
World War Noir
World War Noir is an exposition of the old truth that war and crime - and sex, drugs and popular music - go hand in hand.
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World War Noir is an exposition of the old truth that war and crime - and sex, drugs and popular music - go hand in hand.
It seems that not even world war could stop crime in Sydney. In fact, World War Noir confirms that war and crime - in the form of sex, drugs, alcohol, racketeering and other illicit activities - are natural accomplices. A companion book to the later glory days of the Sydney underworld compiled in Sydney Noir, here Michael Duffy and Nick Hordern tell the story of a time when many Australians were not as patriotic as we have been told. With soldiers' pockets full of cash and the freedom of being on leave, criminal possibilities opened up during World War II.
Told from the ground - or the gutter - up, World War Noir is a raw and broad-ranging tale that confounds expectations and reveals a grittier truth.
'A grisly, gangster-strewn glissade through 1940s Sydney. Shows what real Aussies are made of when they don't give a shit about king and country. Here's the flip side of the Anzac spirit, and it's squalid, brutal and grimly captivating.' - Paul Ham
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World War Noir by Nick Hordern and Michael Duffy provides a gritty exploration of 1940s Sydney, painting a stark picture of the city's criminal underworld during wartime. It unveils a side of Australian history marked by violence and lawlessness, contrasting sharply with the traditional heroic narrative associated with the Anzac spirit.
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ISBN: 9781742236049
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 April 2019
Country: Australia
Imprint: NewSouth Publishing
Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 30.0mm
Width: 154.0mm
Height: 231.0mm
Weight: 452g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Michael Duffy has worked for the Sydney Morning Herald and the SunHerald as a reporter of crime and other urban issues. He is the author of crime books – novels and non-fiction – including Call Me Cruel, The Simple Death and Drive By.
Nick Hordern is a former senior writer at the Australian Financial Review and has also worked as a political staffer, diplomat and intelligence analyst. They are the authors of the bestselling Sydney Noir.
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