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Donald Horne : a life in the lucky country

by Ryan Cropp

This biography examines the life of the intellectual behind The Lucky Country, exploring his role in shaping modern Australian identity. It analyses his social and political observations during a period of significant national change.

Accession 27479 ISBN 9781760641375 Publisher La Trobe University Press
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