Paul Hasluck. A Life

Cover Type: Softcover
Book Condition: Very Good
Jacket Condition: None Issued
Publisher: UWA Publishing
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2015
Edition: First Edition

Description: 575 pages. Ex-Library. Book is in Very good condition throughout.

Publishers Description: This book was short listed for the Western Australia Premier Book Award in the Western Australia History category in Oct. 2016For almost two and a half decades, Sir Paul Hasluck was one of Australias most prominent politicians. Born in Fremantle in 1905 and educated at Perth Modern School and the University of Western Australia, Hasluck worked for The West Australian newspaper and lectured at the University of Western Australia before moving into politics in 1949. After two decades in politics, including a variety of ministerial responsibilities, Hasluck was appointed as the 17th Governor General of Australia in 1969. This biography includes Sir Paul Haslucks experience working for the Department of External Affairs during World War II. Also, it covers his career as a writer, poet, historian, and politician, providing a complete and enthralling portrait of one of Australias great men. *** "Comprehensive, detailed, researched, documented, and exceptionally well written, "Paul A Life" is very highly recommended for academic library 20th Century Australian Political History & Biography collections and supplemental studies reading lists." - Midwest Book Review, MBR June 2015, Geenspans Bookshelf [ Biography, Australian Studies, Political History]

ISBN: 9781742586588