The Whitlam Venture
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A landmark work of Australian political journalism, The Whitlam Venture chronicles the turbulent rise and dramatic fall of Gough Whitlam's Labor government, one of the most consequential and controversial administrations in the nation's history. Written with the sharp, insider authority of a seasoned Canberra press gallery veteran, Reid presents a forensic account of the personalities, power struggles, and policy battles that defined the Whitlam era from 1972 to its sensational dismissal in 1975. The narrative uncovers the internal tensions within the Labor Party, the clashes with the Senate, and the constitutional crisis that culminated in Governor-General Sir John Kerr's unprecedented intervention. Reid's prose is incisive and unsparing, drawing on his unparalleled access to the key players to deliver a portrait of ambition, idealism, and political miscalculation. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern Australian democracy, the work remains a definitive primary source on one of the most dramatic chapters in the country's political life.
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work of Australian political journalism, The Whitlam Venture chronicles the turbulent rise and dramatic fall of Gough Whitlam's Labor government, one of the most consequential and controversial administrations in the nation's history. Written with the sharp, insider authority of a seasoned Canberra press gallery veteran, Reid presents a forensic account of the personalities, power struggles, and policy battles that defined the Whitlam era from 1972 to its sensational dismissal in 1975. The narrative uncovers the internal tensions within the Labor Party, the clashes with the Senate, and the constitutional crisis that culminated in Governor-General Sir John Kerr's unprecedented intervention. Reid's prose is incisive and unsparing, drawing on his unparalleled access to the key players to deliver a portrait of ambition, idealism, and political miscalculation. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand modern Australian democracy, the work remains a definitive primary source on one of the most dramatic chapters in the country's political life.
