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Jeff
Alexandra; VIC
+612 9045 4394
Hardcover
Published: 5th April 2018
ISBN: 9781925520989
Number Of Pages: 512
This book is an ambitious endeavour to capture the history of Australia's pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in the face of the enemy and its highest military honour, the Victoria Cross (VC).
Since 1856 when the award was created by Queen Victoria, 100 Australian servicemen have been recognised with the Cross. This book, however, is not a traditional history book; it takes a different approach to recognising these remarkable Australians. Through 100 individual profiles of each Australian VC recipient, this book has been written as a way for families and friends to give their perspective on the men they knew, how the Victoria Cross has affected them and how families coped after the fighting had ended. The profiles reveal just how much these men came from every walk of life and the rich colour of the families and communities they came from.
The author, supported by volunteers from the Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Ex-Servicemen & Women's Association of Victoria Inc. (TPI Victoria), has travelled across Australia and around the world to interview families, peers and friends about these 100 remarkable Australians. All these strands have been brought together to tell the story of the creation of the Victoria Cross, how it has evolved to find its place in modern Australia, and to illuminate the lives of these Australians with an incredible array of photographs taken on these travels, but also from official sources and the families.
About the Author
Born in Melbourne, Australia, Michael C Madden is the son of a Totally & Permanently Incapacitated Vietnam veteran. He enjoyed a modest but happy childhood; growing up with his three brothers on the family's struggling dairy farm, before the family became homeless in the mid-1990s. Michael has a deep passion for writing and Australian military history. He runs a military medal business in Berwick, Victoria and has published four novels and many short stories.
Book arrived quickly, well packaged and reasonably priced. Happy to do business again.
Jeff
Alexandra; VIC
I ordered this hard back book last week and it arrived in under 7 days. Well packaged and quick a delivery, I'd recommend Booktopia to all readers.
Wedge
Alexandra; VIC
We purchased this for our eldest son as he is interested in the history of the wars. He is absolutely thrilled with it,
Haze
Sydney
Stunning photos, heart breaking stories. Should be on every school in the country.
VC Tragic
Melbourne
A magnificent book about Australia's most outstanding soldiers. Beautifully presented.
Doctor Manhattan
Melbourne
Bought as a gift. Extremely happy with the product and the service
Trace
Young
Great purchase.
NA
Sunshine Coast
A very well researched book.A must for anybody who, s interested in Australian military history.
dickie-knee
Cairns
Well laid out, easy to read, excellent starting point for more detailed reading on or actually visiting local landmarks where these men are remembered.
Dazz
Adelaide
100.0
ISBN: 9781925520989
ISBN-10: 1925520986
Audience:
General
Format:
Hardcover
Language:
English
Number Of Pages: 512
Published: 5th April 2018
Publisher: Big Sky Publishing
Country of Publication: AU
