{"product_id":"events-that-shaped-australia","title":"Events That Shaped Australia","description":"\u003ch2\u003eExplore the Events That Shaped Australian Life\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvents That Shaped Australia examines the moments that have influenced the nation’s history, attitudes and culture. From Federation and wartime experiences to sporting controversies and the rise of surfing, this hardback book explores how significant events have helped shape Australian identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy individual reading or use selected topics to start thoughtful discussions in aged-care and retirement communities. Stories about sport, cultural change and national milestones offer opportunities to share memories and different perspectives. Choose topics to suit participants, as the book also covers war, disasters and other confronting events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplores historical events including Federation, the Boer War, Gallipoli and Kokoda.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExamines sporting and cultural stories such as Bodyline, Phar Lap and surfing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes floods, bushfires and the impact of COVID on Australia.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffers material for Australian history discussions and shared reminiscence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthors: Wendy Lewis, Simon Balderstone, John Bowen and Xavier Waterkeyn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePages: 384\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBook dimensions: 210 × 145 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 300 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImprint: New Holland Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease date: 15 September 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"New Holland Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67694579482718,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/0437\/files\/events-that-shaped-australia-book-cover-square.jpg?v=1791519951","url":"https:\/\/www.seniorstyle.com.au\/products\/events-that-shaped-australia","provider":"Senior Style","version":"1.0","type":"link"}