Lazarus Rising (Revised Edition)Revised and updated version of the bestselling political biography of 2010. This edition contains some completely new content from Mr Howard, including his thoughts on the 2013 election campaigns. John Howard's autobiography, Lazarus Rising, is the biggest-selling political memoir Australia has seen. In it he talks about his love for his family, his rollercoaster ride to the Lodge and how - as prime minister - he managed a strongly growing Australian economy and led Australia's war on terrorism. Drawing on his deep interest in history, he paints a fascinating picture of a changing Australia. In this edition, fully updated to take into account the return of the Liberal National Party to government after the 2013 election, Howard analyses the crucial years between the 2010 election which gave rise to the minority government of Julia Gillard, and the consequent unprecedented and destabilising leadership struggles within the Labor party. He discusses the significance of tony Abbott's achievements in defeating the Labor Government in 2013, and provides a masterful summary of legacy of the Rudd/Gillard years for Australia. Lazarus Rising is essential reading for all followers of politics. PRAISE FOR LAZARUS RISING: 'John Howard has written a magisterial autobiography, compulsively readable in its way' the Weekend Australian 'Underneath Howard's plain political style lies an excellent communicator. His capacity to express his thoughts clearly, calmly and simply shines through' Sydney Morning Herald |
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... events in Australia in the1920s and'30s. I becametotally absorbed inthe Petrov Affair. Vladimir Petrov had beenthe third secretary inthe Soviet Embassyin Canberra (but in reality a lowlevel spy) when suddenly, in April 1954,
... events in Australia in the1920s and'30s. I becametotally absorbed inthe Petrov Affair. Vladimir Petrov had beenthe third secretary inthe Soviet Embassyin Canberra (but in reality a lowlevel spy) when suddenly, in April 1954,
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... Canberra in April. Itwas a memorableevent for me, asit includedmy one and onlymeeting with Sir RobertMenzies. It was at the traditional cocktail party for federal councildelegates atthe Lodgehosted by the Prime Minister. He wasabig man ...
... Canberra in April. Itwas a memorableevent for me, asit includedmy one and onlymeeting with Sir RobertMenzies. It was at the traditional cocktail party for federal councildelegates atthe Lodgehosted by the Prime Minister. He wasabig man ...
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... Canberra, that a lotof government legislation had beenblocked, it came asa surprise to me when the opposition threatened toblock supplyin April 1974. The catalysthad been Whitlam's appointment ofthe DLPsenator and former Queensland ...
... Canberra, that a lotof government legislation had beenblocked, it came asa surprise to me when the opposition threatened toblock supplyin April 1974. The catalysthad been Whitlam's appointment ofthe DLPsenator and former Queensland ...
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... Canberra forthe opening ceremonies. My brother Bob sat in the public gallery with Janette to watch the swearingin ceremony.Theolder handswere immensely courteousto the newmembers. DavidFairbairn and his wife, Ruth, took Janette and ...
... Canberra forthe opening ceremonies. My brother Bob sat in the public gallery with Janette to watch the swearingin ceremony.Theolder handswere immensely courteousto the newmembers. DavidFairbairn and his wife, Ruth, took Janette and ...
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... Canberra, but we didn't see him andAustralia borrowingabroadas anatural fit. Canberra hada beautiful sunny dayon 11 November, not a cloud in the sky.The view down from theWar Memorial (surely the most impressivemonument ofitskind inthe ...
... Canberra, but we didn't see him andAustralia borrowingabroadas anatural fit. Canberra hada beautiful sunny dayon 11 November, not a cloud in the sky.The view down from theWar Memorial (surely the most impressivemonument ofitskind inthe ...
Contents
A Minister 11 May ISpeak tothe Treasurer? 12 Your Indirect TaxIs Dead Cobber 13 Fooled by Flinders | |
The Opposition Years 14 Peacock vs Howard | |
Leader by Accident | |
PM 17 The Coup Joh for Lazarus 18 The Unlosable Election | |
Has His Triple Bypass | |
The Howard Government 21 Shaping the Government | |
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