Hawke
Author | : Blanche D'Alpuget |
Publisher | : Melbourne Univ. Publishing |
Total Pages | : 417 |
Release | : 2011-08 |
ISBN-10 | : 9780522858518 |
ISBN-13 | : 0522858511 |
Rating | : 4/5 (511 Downloads) |
Download or read book Hawke written by Blanche D'Alpuget and published by Melbourne Univ. Publishing. This book was released on 2011-08 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on exhaustive research and interviews, this record is a meticulous portrait of wily and brilliant Australian politician, Bob Hawke. Candid and detailed, this account underscores Hawke’s achievements, such as his victory over Labor leader Bill Hayden, his appointment as prime minister, and his involvement in the precarious game of international politics in the last days the Cold War. Rich with intrigue and drama, this reference also includes an in-depth analysis of how power is deployed and how elections are won in Australia.