David Williamson est un dramaturge australien célébré dont les œuvres explorent souvent les dynamiques sociales et politiques de la société australienne. Ses pièces, réputées pour leurs dialogues percutants et leurs personnages incisifs, abordent les thèmes de l'identité, de la classe et des conflits culturels. Le style distinctif de Williamson capture l'essence de la vie australienne tout en touchant à des expériences humaines universelles. Ses contributions significatives au théâtre et au cinéma l'ont consacré comme un conteur de premier plan de sa génération.
Each title in this series supports a specific topic in the IB history guide through thorough content coverage and examination guidance, helping students develop a good knowledge and understanding of the required content alongside the skills they need to do well.
Debrett’s Kings and Queens of Britain provides a complete and personal survey of the monarchs of England, from the early Celtic and Saxon Kings to the House of Windsor. Additional charts and notes include the kings of Scotland, Wales and Ireland.Starting with Celtic Britain before the Roman invasion – Cassivelaunus, Tascioranus, Cartimandua, Boudicca etc. – the book takes us through the ‘Celtic Twilight’ which preceded the establishment of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms and the coming of Christianity to the unification of England culminating in the first English coronation at Bath in 973.The Norman invasion heralded the great age of the Plantagenets and the House of Anjou from Henry II to the fall of Richard III at Bosworth field, and the start of the Tudor reigns. With the accession of James VI of Scotland and I of England the book covers the British monarchs through the Stuarts and Hanoverians to our present Royal family, and contains throughout concise and authoritative factual information. It is enlivened by many personal anecdotes about the lives of these most fascinating and historically influential people.Lavishly produced and illustrated in colour and monochrome with clear genealogical tables, this is a book which will add a new dimension to the study of the monarchy in the British Isles.
This study analyses how the Cold War shaped post-World War 2 Europe through the division of Germany and the creation of two great military and economic blocks.
This new edition of focuses on the key issues of the period between the First and Second World Wars. Incorporating up-to-date historical interpretations, the author addresses questions such as, 'Why were there no major conflicts in the 1920s?', 'Why did the League of Nations fail?' and 'What were the key factors that led to the outbreak of war in 1939?'. Particular attention is given to the impact of the treaties that were agreed at the end of the First World War and the intense diplomatic negotiations that preceded the start of the Second World War. The study guides have been revised in line with the requirements of AS and A2, and provide a firm basis for answering source-based, extended-writing and essay questions
Full-length study of the opening campaign of the Second World War. Dispels misunderstandings and myths associated with the campaign.
The revealing and candid memoir of Australia's legendary playwright and screenwriter The definitive memoir of David Williamson, author of iconic dramas such as The Removalists, The Club, Don's Party, Emerald City and Travelling North, as well as more than fifty other plays, explores the life of the writer and the true stories and real lives that inspired his works. A powerful force in theatre since the 1970s, Williamson's plays have uniquely explored the pulse of our Australianness.After five decades of chronicling the blunders, mishaps and messes that he and his fellow Australians got themselves into, Williamson has penned his long-awaited memoir, Home Truths. It reveals the story of the man behind the how a childhood defined by marital discord sparked a lifelong fascination with the power of drama to explore emotional conflict; how a mechanical engineering student became our most successful playwright; the anxiety that plagued him as he crafted his plays; the joy of connecting with an audience and the enduring sting of the critics; and the great love story that defined his personal life.Fearless, candid and witty, Williamson also writes about the plethora of odd, interesting, caustic and brilliant people - actors, directors, writers, theatre critics, politicians - who have intersected with his life and from a young Jacki Weaver and Chris Haywood in the first Sydney production of The Removalists in 1971 to Nicole Kidman on the brink of stardom in the 1988 feature film of Emerald City and lively dinners with political powerhouse Paul Keating; and from Graham Kennedy in the 1976 film version of Don's Party through eventful overseas travels with Gareth Evans, Peter Carey and Tim Winton to a West End production of Up for Grabs starring Madonna, and the satisfaction of seeing his sons Felix and Rory tread the boards in several of his own plays.Praise for David 'Australia's most enduringly popular social comedy writer ... keenly observant and satirical.' The Sydney Morning Herald 'Williamson always keeps us engaged ... his words weave a spellbinding course ... testament to the power of [his] language.' The Daily Telegraph'Our greatest dramatic entertainer.' Chris Boyd, Financial Review'His genius has been to define for us, in advance of our own recognition, the qualities which make up the Australian character.' Katharine Brisbane, The Australian'It would be impossible to fault Williamson for not being brutally honest.' Jasper Lindell, Canberra Times'Known for his sharp wit, brutal dialogue and fierce politics, Williamson's book is savage, funny and tender in equal parts. It's also first-class eyewitness cultural history.' Filmink'Home Truths unfurls a sweeping and surprising life. It is a potpourri of Australian middle-class mores, exiting cultural schisms in the nation's theatre fuelled by young men and women who would go on to change the face of stage and screen, the politics of the day, love trysts and betrayal, backstage drama, fame and financial success, family, enemies made and friends lost, marriage and divorce, all backdropped by Williamson's remarkable work.' Matthew Condon, The Australian'... the overall momentum is powerfully sustained. Home Truths is as much a collective portrait as a self-portrait, and anyone who picks it up is likely to be carried on by the surge and the propulsion.' Peter Craven, Sydney Morning Herald'Like so many of his plays, it is name-dropping, gossipy and wonderfully entertaining.' Susan Lever, Inside Story'The book is packed with detail, personal and professional, as he covers his life step by step, highs and lows, plenty of each.' NZ Listener
The weight of history lies on the spine of memory. That heft and delicate balance are palpable in these rich poems that echo with grief, longing, and observed beauty. From the silence and complexity of the northern wilderness to the vast prairie landscapes stretching across the province, Through Disassembled Houses of Perfect Stones explores self, ancestry, and community through poems which dwell on the page with a satisfying density of imagery. Combining careful observation with sensitive reflection, this work examines the poet's memory and experience as a father, son, husband, and descendent of European settlers married into an Indigenous family living in Northern Manitoba.
This title charts the history of Europe since 1945 and includes coverage of political, social and economic themes through a country-by-country approach. It also features chapters on the Cold War, the Common European Market, NATO and the Warsaw Pact, and assesses the development of culture since 1945. Historiography is woven into the narrative and all of the chapters are supported by bibliographies, advice sections and source material. The exercise sections comprise structured, essay and source-based activities, reflecting examination syllabuses.
A Handbook Of Simple Methods For Rural Areas In Developing Countries
A handbook of simple methods for rural areas in developing countries. This corrected and revised impression includes an appendix on planning in developing towns.
Starting with Celtic Britain before the Roman invasion, David Williamson takes us through the establishment of the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms, the coming of Christianity and unification of England, to the Norman Conquest in 1066. The subsequent dynastic struggles of Angevins and Plantagenets heralded the great age of English kingship, under the Tudors and Stuarts - a period as compelling as any in the country's history - before the Hanoverians ushered in the modern age and the royalty of today.The author draws on his deep knowledge of history to paint a vivid and sensitive portrait of each monarch, dealing afresh with the controversies that surround them. His text is enlivened with anecdotes and complemented by a rich selection of images, largely chosen from the wealth of the National Portrait Gallery's collections, and by clear family trees.
