Every day hundreds of people gather at the Australian War Memorial to hear a personal story of love, loss, service and sacrifice. The Last Post profiles some of the 102,800 soldiers whose names are listed on the Memorial’s Roll of Honour; it explores how and why we commemorate, and the role of the Australian War Memorial in national remembrance. Sales Points: a poignant selection selection from the Australian War Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony richly illustrated with photographs taken at each event, as well as historical photographs The Australian War Memorial is the most-visited museum in Australia and this book demonstrates its central role in national commemoration.
| ISBN: | 9781742235783 |
| Publication date: | 1st August 2018 |
| Author: | Emma Campbell |
| Publisher: | NewSouth Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Military institutions Military history |