A Secret Country by John Pilger (First Edition)
This study takes the reader beyond the euphemistic and romantic popular misconceptions of Australia to reveal the often invisible past and the present subterfuge of the country.
The author recognises that since its very beginning the history of white Australia has been shrouded in secrecy and silence. He remarks that it is a country with perhaps more cenotaphs per head of population than any other and not one stands for those aborigines who fought and died for their land.
After the bicentennial "Celebration of a Nation" the racial and political tragedy of the aboriginal people, from whom Australia was taken violently 200 years ago, continues. It portrays a country of stark contrasts, of visionaries and criminals whose secrets are exposed.
About the Author
John Pilger has twice won British journalism's highest award, that of Journalist of the Year for his work in Vietnam and Cambodia. He has won International Reporter of the Year and the United Nations Association Media Peace Prize. Heroes was his last book.
Format: Paperback | 298 pages
Dimensions (cm): 23.4 x 15.6 x 3 | 678g
Publication Date: September 1989
Publisher: Jonathan Cape
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Illustrations note: illustrations
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0224026003
ISBN13: 9780224026000
Condition: Very Good
A vintage book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included and in very good condition (very minor scuff marks and scratches). No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. Very minimal wear and tear.