Monash
The Outsider Who Won a War
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Narrated by:
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David Tredinnick
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Roland Perry
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Australian General Sir John Monash changed the way wars were fought and won. When the British and German High Commands of the First World War failed to gain ascendancy after four years of unprecedented human slaughter, Monash used innovative techniques and modern technology to plan and win a succession of major battles that led to the end of the Great War.
But Australia's greatest military commander fought as many battles with those on his side as he did with his enemies. Monash was the classic outsider who rose to greatness despite the mighty odd of his 'handicaps of birth' – having a German-Jewish background at a time when racism and prejudice were rife: and being a part-time colonial soldier in an Imperial British army.
Roland Perry brings to life the fascinating story of the man whom many have judged as the greatest ever Australian. Monash draws on the subject's comprehensive letter and diary archive – one of the largest in Australia's history. The result is a riveting portrait that weaves together the many strands of his life as a family man, student, engineer, businessman, lawyer, teacher, soldier, leader, romantic and lover of the arts; and reveals why, in addition to his amazing military successes, Monash is remembered and respected even more for his humanity.
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- Amazon Customer
- 28-11-2017
Inspirational
if you feel that your life is without direction and have only moderate Scholastic results at school, read this book.
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- Blackbishop
- 17-05-2018
Every Australian should read this book
But just a "military man" nit just a military book. This is an incredibly well researched and fantastically written book about Monash, Australia, the Great War, the ANZACS and all the personalities that go into making those things. I can't rate this enough.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-06-2025
A rare and brilliant insight into a genius .
I was astounded at this remarkable story. Whilst being aware of Monash , this book left me in no doubt of how brilliant this guy was. A true leader of the people and a legacy that was beyond my understanding of Australian history . Excellent read, you should reconsider what you understand about Australian military history until you read this.
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- Campbell Paine
- 01-07-2019
Best book of Monash yet
The depth of research and broad assessment across all aspects of Monash's life is the best account I have read. What an amazing individual. Thank you.
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- Paul Davies
- 05-07-2017
Very detailed and inspiring
Before this book I knew very little about John Monash. Now I feel his story should be compulsory study for all Australian school children!
The book was inspiring all along the way!
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- Rosemary
- 01-09-2015
Loved it
This is the third Rolland Perry book I have listened to, if you love Australian history I highly recommend them.
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- Greg McMahon
- 17-04-2017
A fabulous read. Highly recommended
This was a magnificent book. Extremely well researched and written. All of his opinions were well referenced and justified. He painted a great word picture of one of our most complex, thoughtful, capable and competent Australians. Couldn't put it down.
David Tredinnick has once again shown me what a skillful narrator he is, especially with Australian bio's (see also Mark Donaldson's book)
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- geoffandkath
- 31-03-2022
Very detailed and informative
one of the best books I have listened too. Very detailed. From this book, you get a real sense of the man and his achievements.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-08-2022
Great story about one of Australia's greatest
Roland Perry takes us on a journey through time commencing with Monash's early and informative years, Scotch college, Melbourne University, the militia, the engineer and the Monier process, his penchant for pomp, the militia, the war and finally the formation of the SEC. Monash's letters and diary has left us with a detailed view into those times and his illustrious life.
I had no idea how Monash's example was to have such an enormous influence on hundreds of thousands of lives and had influenced my own. I found this book to be a richly laced with many intriguing stories about late 19th and early 20th century Australian life. His military leadership in world war one was to be profound from both an Australian and Allied perspective. He understood the concept of combined arms warfare before most of his peers and superiors and having won the support of Haig and Kong George he went on to set the example with his own stunning battlefield successes. His planning and execution were trademarks of a man who worked through the problems using his engineering training and then through power of persuasion convinced others of how best to win battles. In no uncertain terms he saved many thousands of lives in doing so.
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- Peter Gilbert
- 05-02-2018
So glad that I 'read' this book!
What did you like most about Monash?
The subject. Sir John Monash was such a remarkable Australian in more ways than I could have imagined.
What other book might you compare Monash to, and why?
None at the moment.
What does David Tredinnick bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?
I don't know
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
I don't know
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