Anzac Day Then & Now

by Tom Frame

Does Anzac Day honour those who died in war? Or is it part of a campaign to redeem the barbarism of armed conflict? Do the rituals of 25 April console loved ones? Or reinforce Australia's security objectives and strategic priorities? On the centenary of the first Anzac Day, military historians and cultural commentators - John Connor, Jeff Doyle, Tom Frame, Michael Gladwin, Jeffrey Grey. Carolyn Holbrook. Ken Inglis, Gareth Knapman. John A Moses. Heather Neilson, Robert Nichols, Christina Spittel and Peter Stanley - shed light on why Anzac Day was chosen to commemorate our war dead, and why it quickly overshadowed Australia Day as a reflection on what it means to be Australian. They explore the early 'commemoration versus celebration' debate, the effect of the Vietnam Conflict, the rise of nationalism during the late twentieth century and our political leaders' increasing profile in public ceremonies Book jacket.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 174223481X
• ISBN13: 9781742234816
• Release Date: August 2016
• Publisher: NewSouth Books
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.2"