The Politics of Patriotism – G. L. Kristianson | Vintage Hardback

Key Details:

• Title: The Politics of Patriotism: The Pressure Group Activities of the Returned Servicemen’s League
• Author: G. L. Kristianson
• Publisher: Australian National University Press
• Year of Publication: 1966
• Edition: First edition
• Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
• Language: English
• Genre: Political History / Australian Politics / Social History

About:

A significant academic examination of the political influence of the Returned Servicemen’s League (RSL) in Australia, The Politics of Patriotism explores how veteran organisations shaped national identity, public policy, and post-war political culture. Written by political scientist G. L. Kristianson, this work offers an in-depth and scholarly insight into mid-20th-century Australian civic life and remains an important reference for historians and political researchers.

Condition:

Condition: Good – see detailed notes below.
• Original dust jacket present with noticeable wear, edge loss, rubbing, and fading, particularly to spine and corners.
• Book is covered with a protective plastic sleeve.
• Boards are intact and binding remains firm.
• Pages show age-related toning and some light spotting.
• Previous owner’s inscription present on front endpaper (dated 1966).
• Overall a solid, complete copy suitable for collectors or researchers.

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