Items related to The Costello Memoirs
Synopsis
In his impressive eighteen-year parliamentary career, Mr Costello was Australia's longest-serving Treasurer. As Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party for more than a decade, he worked with Liberal leaders, including John Howard, Alexander Downer, John Hewson, and Andrew Peacock.In his political memoirs, Mr Costello, the fiscal conservative and social progressive, the architect of the GST who eliminated public-sector debt, and who supported a republic and Reconciliation, reflects on more than 30 years of service to the Liberal cause.Mr Costello will offer insight into his successful partnership with John Howard that has led to four election victories and the longest period of economic prosperity in Australian history. He will reveal how and why, despite a booming economy, the Liberals suffered a devastating defeat in 2007.In a unique literary partnership, Mr Costello will collaborate with Mr Peter Coleman, former member of Parliament and editor of the Bulletin and Quadrant, who also happens to be his father-in-law.""The memoirs of Mr Costello"" will offer readers an unprecedented insider's view of the Liberal Party and our recent political history.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Should remain a manifesto for every center-right political party wishing to replicate Australia's golden era of economic prosperity." "--Wall Street Journal Asia"
About the Author
Peter Costello was Australia's longest-serving Treasurer, and Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party for more than a decade. Peter Coleman is a former member of Parliament and editor of the Bulletin and Quadrant, who also happens to be Peter Costello's father-in-law.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherMelbourne University Publishing
- Publication date2008
- ISBN 10 0522855822
- ISBN 13 9780522855821
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages384
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, 2009
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003775920
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Castello Memoirs; The Age of Prosperity
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, Melbourne, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Syber's Books, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
Seller rating 2 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Photographic (illustrator). First Edition. Preface by Peter Coleman, author's note, appendices and index. Gold coloured end pages. Between pages 194 and 195 there are 16 pages of colour and black-and-white photographs. Black coloured boards with gilt coloured titles to the backstrip. Photographic dustwrapper with gilt and black coloured titles to the front panel and backstrip. Peter Costello was Australia's longest serving Treasurer. In this memoir he recalls steering " . the Government through some of its greatest economic and political challenges, paying off Government debt, introducing the GST and fighting five elections."  from the front fold over panel blurb. Rubbing of the backstrip corners and of the book corners. Age toning of the textblock edges and pages. A little ruffling of the dustwrapper edges and there is some tanning of the extreme edges. A few marks to the dustwrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. [4], V - XIV, 386 pages, Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Biography & Autobiography; Australia; Politics & Government. ISBN: 0522855822. ISBN/EAN: 9780522855821. Inventory No: 0128949. Seller Inventory # 0128949
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 157754
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Ex-Library. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 151646
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 150560
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 155444
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 152554
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 179605
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_FINE. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 121255
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
The Costello Memoirs
Published by
Melbourne University Press, Carlton, 2008
ISBN 10: 0522855822
ISBN 13: 9780522855821
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Marlowes Books and Music, Ferny Grove, QLD, Australia
Seller rating 4 out of 5 stars
Hard Cover. Condition: USED_VERYGOOD. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. 386 pages. Book and Jacket are both in Very good condition throughout. Seller Inventory # 136921
Quantity: 1 available