The book describes different facets of the Greek-Turkish conflict (1919-23) through the eyes of of the Australian press. This book discusses the role that Australia's press played during that conflict and how it shaped Australian nationalism and identity going forward.
The book provides a historical development of the Australian press from Colonial Times till 1923. Since Australia was part of the British Empire, foreign policy decisions made in London impacted on this far-flung dominion located in the South -West Pacific. Australia's national identity was forged on the shores of the Gallipoli Peninsula fighting against the Ottoman Empire in 1915.