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Australian Between Empires: The Life of Percy Spender (Empires in Perspective)
Australian Between Empires The Life of Percy Spender - Empires in Perspective Author:David Lowe Part biography, part transnational history, this study details the life and career of Percy Spender, one of Australia's most prominent twentieth-century political figures. Spender served his country in government, in opposition and as an ambassador to the United States in a long and prestigious career dominated by Australian foreign policy. Spen... more »der's role in moving Australia closer towards American influence while pushing at the boundaries of Australia's 'Britishness' is a key element in Lowe's narrative.« less