1956: The Year Australia Welcomed the World

by Nick Richardson

An engrossing account of a pivotal year in Australia's history. This book debunks one of the hardiest cliches in Australian history- that the 1950s was a dull decade, when the nation seemed only interested in a quiet life, a cup of tea, and a weekend drive. The truth is that, by the time the '60s came around, Australia was already expanding its outlook - politically, economically, and culturally - and central to this were the events of 1956. This...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1925322912
• ISBN13: 9781925322910
• Release Date: August 2020
• Publisher: Scribe Us
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.1"