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Contested Spaces Revised Edition : Conflict in the Pacific 1937-1951 - Thomas Cantwell

Contested Spaces Revised Edition

Conflict in the Pacific 1937-1951

By: Thomas Cantwell (Consultant Editor), John Cantwell, David McKinlay, Alan Pollock

Paperback | 7 September 2005 | Edition Number 2

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This text has been written for the Stage 6 Modern History syllabus in NSW but the content will appeal to senior history students throughout Australia, studying the topic of the Pacific War. The text explains the key features and historiographical issues relating to this conflict. Extensive use has been made of primary source material, with review questions, research topics, essay questions and Internet sites included. This text will be a valuable resource to any student wishing to explore the major issues surrounding the War in the Pacific. This revised edition includes detailed profiles on Emperor Hirohito and Douglas MacArthur to address the new personality section of the revised NSW Stage 6 Modern History syllabus.
  • HSC-style questions at the end of each chapter to help with revision
  • Extensive variety of primary and secondary source material to develop analytical and interpretive skills
  • Broad range of documents and case studies to stimulate students' empathy and develop their understanding of the topic
  • Timelines, terms and concepts, and summaries included in each chapter to help consolidate learning.


About the Author

John Cantwell is Deputy Head of Senior School at Haileybury College. He is a very experienced and well respected author who’s been an active participant in the history community for more than two decades, authoring and contributing to a range of student books from Junior to Senior level. John has also authored various publications for history associations around Australia and has been an active presence at history conferences and in teacher professional development for many years.

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