| Description |
1 online resource (xviii, 394 pages) : illustrations. |
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text file PDF |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Series |
ANU.Lives series in biography
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ANU.Lives series in biography.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
This story is set in the social and political landscape of pre- and post-World War II. It tells two vastly different tales of Cecily and John's lives in Australia and overseas, as nations clashed, and governments and international organisations tried to remake the world. Cecily Nixon knew that marrying John Burton would be bad for her. But she loved him and, impressed with this handsome, sullen young man and his belief that he could change the world for the better, saw her role in life as to serve the world through John. Cecily's story is a deeply personal and psychological one of love, duty, and betrayal that explores the complexities of relationships. In a world that overwhelmed her, she searched for 'wholeness' and delved deep into her psyche to find herself and emerge from John's shadow. John has been known as an influential and controversial young head of Australia's Department of External Affairs - and as a would-be politician. It is less known that he was also an innovative farmer, bookseller, entrepreneur, arts patron and writer. He received international acclaim for his later work in conflict analysis and resolution. These combined stories of courage and achievement unfold amid political intrigue and psychological trauma. ASIO surveillance, love triangles, loyalty, infidelity and tragedy all play their part in the Burtons' lives. |
| Note |
Unless stated otherwise, the author retains copyright to their work while ANU Press retains exclusive worldwide rights for the distribution of the book. From 2018, the majority of ANU Press titles are published under a Creative Commons licence (CC BY-NC-ND; creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/), which broadens the ways in which works can be used and distributed. Please refer to the copyright page of each book for more information on a specific title's copyright licensing. |
| Access |
Open Access EbpS |
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National edeposit: Available online Unrestricted online access. AU-CaNED |
| Local Note |
JSTOR Books at JSTOR Open Access |
| Subject |
Burton, John W. (John Wear), 1915-2010.
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Burton, John W. (John Wear), 1915-2010. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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| Added Author |
Edwards, Meredith (Meredith Ann), author.
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Australian National University Press.
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| Added Title |
Intimate account of Cecily and John Burton |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Persons of interest : an intimate account of Cecily and John Burton. Canberra, ACT, Australia : ANU Press, 2022 9781760465087 |
| ISBN |
9781760465094 (electronic book) |
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1760465097 (electronic book) |
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9781760465087 (print) |
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