Author(s): Sean Dorney

RARE AND COLLECTIBLE | HISTORY

Secondhand. First published in 1990. This copy is fully revised edition 2000.

With an overview of the country's history until Independence in 1975, then ctraces the major themes that have resonated through its first 25 years as a nation: corruption, rich resources, political volatility and uncertainty, lawlessness, a troubled border with Indonesia, and the war on Bougainville, which led to the extraodinary engagement of the Sandline mercenaries.

2000. Revised edition. A near fine copy only marked by light age tanning to the top edge. Otherwise a like new copy. Scans available if required.