cf95d8f0-049e-4a0e-a28c-89e4d1a09729

1935 Australia And War To-Day by W.M. Hughes Antique Australian History Book

$38.00

Tax includedShipping calculated at checkout


Condition: Good

Please see below for more condition details

Only 1 left!
1935 Australia And War To-Day by W.M. Hughes Antique Australian History Book

Australia And War To-Day - The Price Of Peace
By W.M. Hughes
Published by Angus & Robertson Limited: Sydney 1935 2nd Edition

" Australia and War To-Day - The Price of Peace by W.M. Hughes is a forceful political treatise in which the former Australian Prime Minister addresses the nation's defence responsibilities during the turbulent interwar years. Writing against the backdrop of rising global tensions in the 1930s, Hughes warns that peace cannot be preserved without adequate preparation for war. He argues that Australia, as part of the British Commonwealth, must maintain strong military capabilities to safeguard its sovereignty and support imperial security. Drawing on his political experience, he blends strategic analysis with urgent rhetoric, framing defence expenditure not as a burden but as a necessary investment in national survival.

Hughes also examines the broader geopolitical situation, pointing to the growing threats from aggressive powers abroad and the fragility of international agreements. He challenges the notion that disarmament alone can secure peace, insisting instead that strength and readiness act as deterrents to conflict. The work is both a rallying cry to Australians to recognise their vulnerability and a plea for unity in confronting looming dangers. In doing so, Hughes captures the uneasy atmosphere of the pre-Second World War period and contributes to the ongoing debate over how small nations should navigate the balance between peace ideals and military preparedness. "

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Small contemporary inscription present. Light foxing with predominantly clean pages. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 15cm x 2.5cm - 168 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: 2nd Edition
Region: Australia, Oceania
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Small contemporary inscription present. Light foxing with predominantly clean pages. Binding is excellent with no loose pages. A nice copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: W.M. Hughes
Publisher: Angus & Robertson Limited: Sydney
Year Printed: 1935
Sub-subject: Australian History