The Reluctant Republic [Paperback]

Malcolm Turnbull (Author), Robert Hughes (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 31, 1994

This volume, by the defence barrister in the notorious "Spycatcher" trial of 1986, traces Australia's constitutional relationship with Great Britain from its early days, and concentrates on the 20th century in order to reveal Australia's identity as a nation and to put the case for a republic - or, failing that, for a separate monarchy, possibly using an imported member of the present Royal Family such as Prince Andrew.

Product Details

• Paperback: 358 pages
• Publisher: William Heinemann Ltd (May 31, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0855613726
• ISBN-13: 978-0855613723
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,867,201 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant - A Must read for all Australian Republicans, April 19, 2000

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"darth_dave" (Perth, WA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Reluctant Republic (Paperback)

In this book, Turnbull explores the options for Australian Republicanism and draws a compelling portrait of the political and historical imperative for an Australian republic. The determination and Passion that Turnbull has for his country having its own head of state shines through in this book. To those who voted Yes in the failed republican referendum, this is your handbook to keep up the fight. Fot those who voted NO, get this book to dispell the lies you were told during the campain. Viva Republic!