{"title":"Stuart Macintyre","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Stuart Macintyre, one of Australia's most renowned historians and authors. Known for his meticulous research and engaging writing style, Macintyre offers an insightful journey into Australia's political and social landscape through his works. His books delve deeply into the nuances of historical events, making complex topics accessible and relatable to readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in \u003cem\u003eAustralia's Boldest Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e, where Macintyre explores the nation's post-war era, a time of significant social change and government intervention. Traverse the euphoric yet challenging times of \u003cem\u003eGlorious Days\u003c\/em\u003e, shedding light on a transformative period in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith \u003cem\u003eThe Party\u003c\/em\u003e, discover the intricate history of the Australian Labor Party, revealing its role in shaping the nation’s political scene. Finally, unravel the narrative of \u003cem\u003eThe Reds\u003c\/em\u003e, as Macintyre expertly recounts the rise and impact of communism in Australia, styled with a critical yet balanced perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach book in Stuart Macintyre's collection serves as a gateway to understanding Australia's rich tapestry of history, perfect for history enthusiasts and curious minds alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"australias-boldest-experiment-by-stuart-macintyre-9781742231129","title":"Australia's Boldest Experiment","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this landmark book, \u003cem\u003eAustralia’s Boldest Experiment\u003c\/em\u003e, Stuart Macintyre explains how a country traumatised by World War I, hammered by the Depression, and overstretched by World War II became a prosperous, successful, and growing society by the 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn extraordinary group of individuals, notably John Curtin, Ben Chifley, Nugget Coombs, John Dedman, and Robert Menzies, re-made the country, planning its reconstruction against a background of wartime sacrifice and austerity. The other part of this triumphant story shows Australia on the world stage, seeking to fashion a new world order that would bring peace and prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis book shows the 1940s to be a pivotal decade in Australia. 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In places as far apart as Antarctica, Papua and Great Britain, Australian ambitions were high; the new navy was a source of national pride; the arts flourished and the motor car and movies were having their first impacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated book, which supports an exhibition of the same name at the National Museum of Australia, takes the reader into life in Australia in 1913, from the experiences of ordinary Australians to the emerging place of this new nation in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849186070764,"sku":"9781921953064","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7941763482872.jpg?v=1759026429"},{"product_id":"the-party-by-stuart-macintyre-9781760875183","title":"The Party","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunism was unlike any other political movement Australia has ever seen. At its peak in the 1940s, unions led by communists could call a strike that paralysed the nation, and communists influenced the highest level of government, commanding the unswerving loyalty of thousands. It showed working men and women they could have a better life and gave them the tools to achieve it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStuart Macintyre reveals how sources of strength in the party's heyday became the undoing of the party over the following two decades. Unconditional support for the Soviet model broke down as the horrors of Stalinism were revealed. Public support for the party eroded during a series of strikes, and hostility from mainstream politics and security services took a toll. 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They expected the overthrow of capitalism and the emancipation of humanity—here, and all around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo decades later, when Australia joined the Second World War, the Commonwealth government suppressed the Communist Party of Australia. The handful of idealists and dissidents had become a political force powerful enough, in the view of the authorities, to pose a threat to national security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Communist Party was a major part of Australia's political landscape for more than half a century. It played a vital role in the country's largest trade unions. It blazed a trail for a range of social movements and attracted writers and artists who influenced much of Australia's cultural life. 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