The Australian War Memorial: A Century on from the Vision, Wakefield Press, Adelaide, 2019
In this book, Steve Gower, the highly successful director of the Australian War Memorial from 1996 to 2012, gives a comprehensive account of the development of the Memorial from its inception just over a century ago … The book recounts the many challenges in establishing the Memorial and then in developing further its galleries and displays, the extensive collection, associated events and the overall supporting facilities. The Australian War Memorial: A century on from the vision also goes behind the scenes to provide insights into the many facets of a major, modern cultural institution. (blurb)
The book is reviewed for Honest History by Derek Abbott. Gower comments on the book.