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On the War-path: An Anthology of Australian Military Travel is a compelling collection that explores the intersection of war and travel. Editors Robin Gerster and Peter Pierce bring together a diverse range of voices—from combatants to battlefield tourists—to examine how the experience of war has shaped Australian perspectives of the wider world. Spanning from the Sudan in 1885 to the conflicts of the twenty-first century, this anthology presents an extraordinary array of narratives including reportage, memoirs, letters, and fiction. Featuring esteemed writers such as Banjo Paterson, Nancy Wake, and John Pilger, the book captures the humour, tragedy, farce, and high drama of life on military service. It reveals the soldier’s experience as a unique form of travel, while also documenting the journeys of those who visit historical battlefields. This essential volume serves as a cultural bridge, offering an insightful and at times provocative look at how Australians have navigated, observed, and interacted with foreign lands under the shadow of conflict. It is an indispensable read for anyone interested in the profound connection between war and the human impulse to travel.
Used (good, see images, some yellowing and minor cover wear) Softcover ISBN 0522850871
