Creativity, Spirituality, and Transcendence Paths to Integrity and Wisdom in the Mature Self |
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| Editor:
| Miller, Melvin E.
Cook-Greuter, Susanne R. |
| Series title: | Publications in Creativity Research |
| ISBN: | 978-1-56750-461-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 1999 |
| Publisher: | ABC-CLIO, LLC
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| Imprint: | Greenwood |
| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $84.95 |
Book Description:
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This book provides a comprehensive and compelling account ofAustralian military history before any soldier set foot on Gallipoli. It shows that this pre-1915 history haslargely been forgotten. Indeed the extent to which Australians thought aboutwar and experienced war before ANZAC existed will surprise many readers.Starting with detailed accounts of both traditionalindigenous warfare and frontier wars between whites settlers and...
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This book provides a comprehensive and compelling account ofAustralian military history before any soldier set foot on Gallipoli. It shows that this pre-1915 history haslargely been forgotten. Indeed the extent to which Australians thought aboutwar and experienced war before ANZAC existed will surprise many readers.Starting with detailed accounts of both traditionalindigenous warfare and frontier wars between whites settlers and indigenousinhabitants, we learn of the setting up of colonial navies, the red coats whoguarded the colonies, Australians fighting in wars against New Zealand Maori,cadet and rifle clubs as well as the overseas wars we joined up for in theCrimea and Sudan. Written by leading experts in their fields and expertlyedited by Craig Stockings and John Connor, Beforethe Anzac Dawn is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the whole story of Australia's military history.