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Lifetime: 1815 - 1896 Passed: ≈ 129 years ago

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Sir Henry Parkes

Books by Sir Henry Parkes

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Fatherland

Poetry History Non-Fiction
Nationalism History Politics Identity Patriotism Poetry Colonialism Verse Rhyme Australia Federation Statesmanship

Fatherland is a collection of poetry by Sir Henry Parkes, a prominent Australian statesman often referred to as the 'Father of Federation.' While his poetic abilities have been subject to debate, Parkes wrote sincere and sometimes heartfelt verse tha...