{"product_id":"monash-by-roland-perry-9780857982131","title":"Monash","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompelling and wholly absorbing... among the most remarkable Australians of his time, Bob Carr, Australian General Sir John Monash changed the way wars were fought and won.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the British and German High Commands of the First World War failed to gain ascendancy after four years of unprecedented human slaughter, Monash used innovative techniques and modern technology to plan and win a succession of major battles that led to the end of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut Australia's greatest military commander fought as many battles with those on his side as he did with his enemies. Monash was the classic outsider who rose to greatness despite the mighty odds of his 'handicaps of birth'—having a German-Jewish background at a time when racism and prejudice were rife—and being a part-time colonial soldier in an Imperial British army.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoland Perry brings to life the fascinating story of the man whom many have judged as the greatest ever Australian. \u003cem\u003eMonash\u003c\/em\u003e draws on the subject's comprehensive letter and diary archive—one of the largest in Australia's history. The result is a riveting portrait that weaves together the many strands of his life as a family man, student, engineer, and soldier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46374639141100,"sku":"9780857982131","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12746843482493.jpg?v=1744825282","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/monash-by-roland-perry-9780857982131","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}