Author: Paul Hasluck
Binding: Hardback
Published: Australian War Memorial, Canberra, 1952

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings

This historical account, Australia In The War Of 1939-45: Civil; The Government And The People 1939-41, chronicles the intricate workings of Australia's home front during the initial years of World War II. It meticulously details the government's policies and the public's response to the burgeoning global conflict from 1939 to 1941. The narrative presents a comprehensive analysis of the societal shifts and administrative challenges faced by the nation as it mobilized for war. Hasluck's authoritative work illustrates the profound impact of wartime exigencies on Australian civil life and political decision-making. This volume offers an essential perspective on a pivotal period in the country's history.