What's Wrong with ANZAC? : The Militarisation of Australian History by Marilyn Lake and Henry Reynolds

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Minor wear to book corners and edges.

In recent years ANZAC, an idea as much as an actual army corps, has become the dominant force within Australian history, overshadowing everything else.

The commemoration of Anzac Day is bigger than ever, while Remembrance Day, VE Day, VP Day and other military anniversaries grow each year significantly. Pilgrimages to Gallipoli, the Somme and Kokoda are commonplace, and popular military history dominates the bestseller lists.

Anzac has seemingly become a sacred, untouchable element of the nation. In this brave and controversial book, some of Australia's leading historians dare to criticise ANZAC. They show that the ANZAC obsession distorts the rest of Australia's history. (back cover)