Discover the profound impact of Gallipoli on national identity with **ANZAC Nations: The Legacy of Gallipoli in New Zealand and Australia 1965 - 2015.** This essential book by **Rowan Light** delves into the transformation of Anzac commemoration over five decades, exploring the powerful influence of historical memory in shaping modern New Zealand and Australia. ***ANZAC Nations*** chronicles the evolution of national belonging and the significant cultural shifts surrounding Anzac Day, from uncertain beginnings in 1965 to the grand commemorations of 2015. Gain insights into the political and societal factors that have shaped these remembrances, and understand why Gallipoli remains a cornerstone of national identity in both nations. This paperback edition, published by **Otago University Press**, features 256 pages of in-depth analysis and captivating narratives, making it a must-have for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in war memory and commemoration. With dimensions of 240 x 170 mm, this brand new book is perfect for both reading and displaying on your shelf. Order now to explore the captivating legacy of Gallipoli and its role in New Zealand and Australia’s cultural consciousness. Delivery information remains simple and straightforward, ensuring a reliable purchase experience.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 240 x 170 mm
Pages: 256
Bind: paperback
Author: Rowan Light Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 01-03-2022

The legacy of Gallipoli has become one of the most powerful expressions of national belonging in New Zealand and Australia in recent years. But this wasn’t always the case. In Anzac Nations: The legacy of Gallipoli in New Zealand and Australia, 1965–2015, author Rowan Light examines the myth-making around Anzac and how commemoration has evolved – from 1965, when many assumed that the tradition of remembering the Anzacs would not survive beyond the death of the last Gallipoli veteran, to the Anzac Centenary in 2015 when the Australian federal government outspent all other countries, and New Zealand’s centenary programme was the largest commemoration in the country’s history. Anzac Nations explores how societies make meaning and express value and beliefs through practices such as remembrance and commemoration. Why do we see the Gallipoli campaign, fought over a hundred years ago in a far-flung corner of the world, as an expression of national belonging? What shapes this collective remembrance in Australia and New Zealand and how do commemorations differ between the nations? Who has authority over what is – and is not – remembered on 25 April, and why does this national memory focus so heavily on the place and experience of Gallipoli, rather than on other aspects of past violence at home or abroad? Anzac Nations examines three key aspects: the changing and contested meanings of Anzac from the 1960s to the 1980s; the expanded role of the state in commemora