Stuart Macintyre Boeken

The book explores the rise and fall of communism in Australia, highlighting its peak in the 1940s when unions led by communists wielded significant influence. It examines how the party empowered workers to strive for a better life, only to face decline due to disillusionment with the Soviet model and public backlash from strikes and political hostility. Despite these challenges, the enduring bonds of comradeship and political engagement among loyal members remain a poignant aspect of this history. This volume is part of a comprehensive series on Australian communism.

The fifth edition of A Concise History of Australia brings together the long narrative of Australia's First Nations' peoples; the arrival of Europeans and the era of colonies, convicts, gold and free settlers; the foundation of a nation state; and the social, cultural, political and economic developments that created a modern Australia.

The third edition of this book explores the key social, economic, and political factors that have influenced modern-day Australia.