The Australian War Memorial: A Century On From the Vision by Steve Gower

Book Description

Secondhand. Very good condition. Ex library copy with no external stickers. No stamps. Sticky tape from date due slip is now covered with large blank ex libris bookplate sticker.Interior and binding are still excellent.

In this book, Steve Gower, director of the Australian War Memorial from 1996 to 2012, gives a comprehensive account of the Memorial's development from its inception just over a century ago.

Official permission was given in 1917 for the collection of war relics for display in a proposed museum in Australia. It would honour and commemorate all those who had served, especially those who had lost their lives, and help Australians to understand what they had experienced.

Essentially, the vision of one man, official war correspondent Charles Bean, supported by the head of the Australian War Records Section, John Treloar and others, led to the opening in 1941 of the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, now a 'must-visit' place for Australians and overseas visitors.

This book recounts the many challenges of establishing the Memorial and developing its galleries and displays, extensive collection, associated events, and supporting facilities.

The Australian War Memorial: A Century On From the Vision also goes behind the scenes to provide insights into the many facets of a significant, modern cultural institution.