Frank Bongiorno's political history of Australia is a grand synthesis, but takes a narrow view of its subject

  • Written by: Marilyn Lake, Professorial Fellow in History, The University of Melbourne
Frank Bongiorno's political history of Australia is a grand synthesis, but takes a narrow view of its subjectA 'drastic shift to the left': Greens candidate Max Chandler-Mather celebrates his win in the Brisbane seat of Griffith in the May federal election. Darren England/AAP

Dreamers and Schemers: A Political History of Australia by Frank Bongiorno is a comprehensive account of the history of Australian parliamentary politics. It examines political...

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