T. J. Ryan: A Political Biography
by Murphy, D. J
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition
- ISBN 10
- 0702222895
- ISBN 13
- 9780702222894
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About This Item
Queensland University Press, St. Lucia, Queensland, 1990. First Paperback Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. Illustrator: Photographic. acknowledgements, list of abbreviations, list of illustrations, foreword and introduction by author, appendix, bibliography, notes on text and index. Illustrated paperback binding with green, black and white coloured titles to the front panel and green and black coloured titles to the back strip. "T. J. Ryan was a natural leader. In 1915 he was elected Labor Premier of Queensland against the turbulent up background of World War I. His Labor government set the foundations for labour rule in Queensland which lasted until the 1957 split. Denis Murphy's fascinating biography concentrates on Ryan the politician, a consummate tactician and leader of great ability was untidily death in the early 1920s robbed him of the chance to lead the nation." -- from rear panel blurb. Rubbing of the book edges and panels. Age toning and scattered foxing to the text block edges. Gift inscription to the top edge of the dedication page. On page 49 there is a rather nasty stain  please see photograph. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 596 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0702222895. ISBN/EAN: 9780702222894. Inventory No: 0122600. . 9780702222894
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0122600
- Title
- T. J. Ryan: A Political Biography
- Author
- Murphy, D. J
- Illustrator
- Photographic
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Paperback Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0702222895
- ISBN 13
- 9780702222894
- Publisher
- Queensland University Press
- Place of Publication
- St. Lucia, Queensland
- Date Published
- 1990
- Keywords
- BZDB2 T. J. Ryan, biography, politics, Queensland, early 20th century, Queensland Premier, government Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Politics & Government. Photographic Unbranded ISBN: 0702222895 EAN: 9780702222894 Murphy, D. J. T. J. Rya
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