Description |
xi, 307 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm |
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regular print |
Summary |
A Figure of Speech is a landmark book tracing the political and social history of post-war Australia through the words of our most prolific political wordsmith. This fly-on-the-wall account of one man's life will leave you with no doubt that behind every great political leader sits an equally great wordsmith and storyteller |
Analysis |
Writing |
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Political conditions |
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Calwell, Arthur |
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Whitlam, Gough |
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Hawke, Bob |
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Wran, Neville |
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Carr, Bob, (former Senator) |
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History, 1946-1999 |
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Autobiography |
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Biography |
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Freudenberg, Graham |
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ALP |
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Speeches |
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Biography & autobiography (Australia) |
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Political systems & government |
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Publishing, journalism & media |
Notes |
Includes index |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Freudenberg, Graham, 1934-
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Australian Labor Party -- History.
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Australian Labor Party -- History -- 20th century.
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Speechwriters -- Australia -- Biography.
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Politicians -- Australia -- Biography.
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SUBJECT |
Australia -- Politics and government. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009597
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Australia -- Politics and government -- 1945- http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85009600
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Genre/Form |
Biography.
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History.
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Biographies.
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LC no. |
2006365911 |
ISBN |
1740311051 : |
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