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What's Wrong With Anzac?: The Militarisation of Australian History

Author Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds with Mark McKenna and Joy Damousi
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ISBN / ASIN1459604954
ISBN-139781459604957
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Sales Rank7,287,876
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Brave and controversial, this account argues that Australians collective obsession with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) has distorted their perception of national history. Delving into the history of ANZAC and the mythologies surrounding it, this detailed record explores topics such as the formation of Australias national holiday ANZAC Day and the way in which the spirit of ANZAC is taught in the nation's classrooms. Ultimately, this informative narrative claims that ANZAC has become a conservative political force in Australia and questions whether ANZACS renowned foreign battles were worth all of the bloodshed. Daring, intelligent, and thought-provoking, this is a must-read for those interested in Australian or military history.