Copies of the book can be pre-ordered before the 7th of September for the special price of $34 (normal retail price $39.99), only from the Australian Defence Force Academy Co-op. Contact the Co-op at [email protected], or (02) 6257 3467

Book Launch Invitation You are cordially invited to attend the book launch of Charles Bean: Man, Myth, Legacy to be launched by Michelle Grattan, Journalist & Writer (Author of Back on the Wool Track, her journey in Bean’s footsteps through outback NSW)

Sunday 17 September 2017, 2.00pm Tuggeranong Homestead 51 Johnson Drive, Calwell ACT 2905

Light refreshments offered after the launch Dress: Casual RSVP www.charlesbeanbooklaunch.eventbrite.com.au Enquiries: [email protected] | 0466 562 533

In association with the Minders of the Tuggeranong Homestead (MOTH) where Bean wrote The Story of Anzac, the first two volumes of his official history. This launch is sponsored by the Australian Centre for the Study of Armed Conflict at UNSW .

About the Book About the Contributors Charles Bean: Man, Myth, Legacy arises from the 2016 UNSW The contributors to Charles Bean: Man, Myth, Legacy include the Canberra conference held to discuss Bean’s contribution to Australian nation’s foremost experts on Charles Bean, the Great War, archives history and more, and especially his influence on Australia’s distinctive history and the writing of official history in Australia: Anne Carroll official history tradition. The book offers nine essays discussing Bean’s (Bean’s grand-daughter), Stephen Ellis, Peter Burness, Jenny life and work and seven on official histories. It includes the latest Horsfield, Michael McKernan, Anne-Marie Condé, Michael Piggott, research on the history of war writing, and reflections on how the Martin Ball, the late Jeff Grey, Peter Rees, Peter Edwards, Peter tradition continues to evolve in a digital age. Dennis, Chris Clark, , Garth Pratten and , all edited by .