A timely book by world-renowned human rights lawyer Geoffrey Robertson KC, World of War Crimes investigates what constitutes a war crime, and examines how attacks on free societies can be deterred.
An authoritative companion to Robertson's bestselling book Crimes Against Humanity, World of War Crimes is a powerful study of the issues at play in an increasingly complex and violent world.
The astounding story of the six female aviators who battled to become the first woman to cross the Atlantic Ocean by plane.
A ground-breaking re-examination of Australian colonisation from the Top End and what lessons we can learn.
The truth about the bloody battles fought to establish the nation.
A remarkable history of the French Revolution that sheds new light on the complex politics of the day.
A brief and thrilling introduction to Japan over several millennia from its earliest days until now.
A thought-provoking history of the wind and how it plays a part in our lives, from travel to natural disasters.
An inspirational collection of speeches by eighty great female speakers from the last 120 years.
A lavishly illustrated history of one of Australia's most iconic performing arts institutions.
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