Monash: The Outsider Who Won A War by Roland Perry


Monash: The Outsider Who Won A War
Title : Monash: The Outsider Who Won A War
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Publication : 24 in World War I Biographies (Books)

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Monash: The Outsider Who Won A War Reviews

  • Liam Blank

    Some people do amazing things, and win fame and glory; others do amazing things and get ignored. General Sir John Monash had it both ways: as engineer, lawyer, businessman, administrator and military leader, he did amazing things for Australia and with Australians, and

  • Bernard O'Brien

    A great story about Australias greatest ever war General. He succeeded beyond all the odds, where so many others had failed. He succeeded and almost won the war by his own tactics and planning despite repeated opposition from the British. You will not want to put this

  • Brian Lynne

    A very detailed account of John Monashs life although it is obviously written by an admirer as he appears to have always been right. It does however give a good insight into the efforts of ANZACS in WW1.

  • Geoff Quinn

    I enjoyed this book so much I want to read it again, so much history and information. Throughly enjoyed the writers insights into Monash’s personality and his motivation as well as becoming informed of the behind the scenes activities of his detractors. Just reading this

  • goodreads Customer

    A great biography of John Monash which goes through, in depth, the influences and overriding narratives and events which shaped one of the most consequential Australians. Though he some times seeks to paper over some of the character flaws in Monash the author ultimately

  • Phillip Kerrigan

    This is an extraordinary book about an extraordinary man and full of important and relevant personal details and explanations of battles in WWI. The battle descriptions are probably the best of any I have read and exceed most other war books in this area. It is a sad

  • Bill DeGaris

    An excellent history of an Australian who has largely been forgotten by the passing of time. This book reveals the relationship between Monash, various politicians and journalists who opposed him, including Billy Hughes, Keith Murdoch and CEW Bean. However, Perry carefully

  • Natalie

    I listened to the audio book took the recommendation from a previous reader who said something like this book should be taught in schools as a part of history. I agree. Ive listened to quite a few audio books on war this is brilliant. Best book Ive