Australia's war, 1914-18
Examines the question of the impact of the First World War on Australia. The focus is on where Australians fought and shy; the tensions and realignments within Australian politics in the period of 1914-18; the stresses of the war on Australian society, especially on women and those whom wartime hysteria cast in the role of the 'enemy' at home; the impact of the war on the country's economy; the role played by Australia in international diplomacy; and the creation and influence of the Anzac legend. Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-187) and index. xxii, 195 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Beaumont, Joan.
- NIOD Bibliotheek
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- ocm34884216
- World War, 1914-1918--Australia.
- Australia--History--20th century.
- World War, 1914-1918--Economic aspects.
- World War, 1914-1918--Campaigns--Turkey--Gallipoli Peninsula.
- Australia--History--1914-1918.
- World War, 1914-1918--Social aspects.
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