{"title":"Robert Haldane","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Haldane\u003c\/strong\u003e, a distinguished author and historian renowned for his insightful explorations of history and military themes. Haldane's meticulous research and engaging narrative style offer readers a compelling glance into various historical epochs and military dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe collection features notable titles such as \u003cem\u003eThe People's Force\u003c\/em\u003e, where Haldane delves into the intricacies of military organisations and their societal impacts. His writings are acclaimed for their ability to bring historical events to life, providing both breadth and depth of understanding for history enthusiasts and scholars alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an avid reader of historical accounts or have a keen interest in military history, Robert Haldane's works are sure to enrich your knowledge and captivate your imagination. Dive into these expertly crafted narratives and gain a new perspective on the past.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-peoples-force-by-robert-haldane-9780522864953","title":"The People's Force","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA meticulously researched and candid history of the Victoria Police.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its formation in 1853, the story of the Victoria Police has been interwoven with Victorian social and political history. Following the amalgamation of seven separate and distinct police agencies in the colony, the resultant unified body was the first of its kind in Australia. Many events have shaped its development: the gold rushes, the Clunes riot, the Kelly outbreak, the maritime strikes, the coming of the motor car, the police strike, both world wars, the Vietnam war protests, the gangland wars, Black Saturday bushfires, and the use of DNA to solve crimes all formed part of this mosaic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis revised edition of \u003cem\u003eThe People's Force\u003c\/em\u003e, containing a new chapter and new illustrations, brings the history up to date to include a decade that has been full of turbulent change. The new chapter examines the administrations of Neil Comrie, Christine Nixon, Simon Overland, Ken Lay, and Graham Ashton. New material deals with Silk and Miller, and other police shootings, the growth of terrorism, gender issues, racism, and domestic violence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten as a 'warts and all' history of the Victoria Police with the support and encouragement of the then Chief Commissioner S. I. ('Mick') Miller, who wanted a proper objective history of the force, not a public relations exercise. This third edition is owed largely to Miller's encouragement and his desire to see the history updated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656579404012,"sku":"9780522864953","price":55.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3784073482374.jpg?v=1752479956"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/robert-haldane.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}