This biography traces Hughes’ rise from a bottle washer to Australian Prime Minister. Discusses the reasons for his fall from power and his political comeback. One in a new series on Australian Prime Ministers. Includes references and an index. With an introduction by Frank Moorhouse. The author’s other publications include ‘The Lucky Country’ and ‘Into the Open: Memoirs’. pp. 135 illusts First Edition #0419 (Prev ownership on prelim.)